There are a good number of competent chess creators on twitch and RUclips but nobody compares to Dana in his calm clear teaching style. It's much appreciated.
Been following you since pogchamp 1. Just these speedrun series have helped me climb from a 400 chess noob to 1300. You're so entertaining and educative. Thank you sincerely, sensei Danya
At around 41:45, commenting on the position after the exchange sacrifice, Daniel says, “I can guarantee you that if you turn on the computer White is at least +1.” Then around 42:20 somebody in the chat tells him the computer says +2. However, Stockfish 14 evaluates the position as only +0.2 for White (if Black plays Be7). The only way Stockfish evaluates the position as winning for White (+2.25) is if it is White’s move, which it isn’t. Just sayin’... I love Daniel’s vids, but Stockfish does not see that position as “crushing” for White.
This entire discussion on positional sacrifice just had me thinking about the game between Magnus and Fedoseev... what a thing of beauty. By the by, these videos are the best videos on chess I've ever stumbled across on youtube. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to do this for all of us. It's incredible.
Me: Danya is making a long-winded but very good commentary on positional sacrifices Danya: so I've written a 63-page chapter on positional sacrifices in my book 😳
This is a great lesson. Danya is very clear and eloquent in his explanation, and the fact that he analyzed a historic game to reinforce all the concepts seen on the match is just another level. He is an amazing teacher and I'm grateful he uploads this kind of content for free.
These speedrun games are incredibly informative in general but this one in particular is incredible. The fact that this is free content is almost unbelievable. So much information presented in a way that is so easy to digest
this was a nice video featuring one specific opening. playing one game where the opponent doesnt immidiatly blunder and then showcasing a good game where yoou can see the principle behind the opening in the whole beauty
I've recently started playing this opening against the french after watching Bobby Fisher use it. Thank you for explaining so many ideas, and even piece sacrifices! The prophet is a fitting name!
Are you talking about the book itself or are there any courses about it on youtube? I've been searching for good endgame content which is harder to find videos on.
OMG DANYA! I just got to 1200! I’ve done nothing but watch you videos and haven’t played in months. I was 800 an hour ago. Thank you so much! Keep up the great videos!!
41:34 Nd2 is a mistake because of b5. But the computer does agree that taking the rook is a mistake. It gives +0.4 if black plays Be7 after the exchange. +1 otherwise. Stockfish recommends Re2/Re1/Qe1
Love your videos- but you often rush through the most decisive and interesting moves at warp speed (see 28:55). No need to show how fast YOU can solve the puzzle - I’d love to enjoy the beauty and brilliance at the pace it deserves. Again, love your videos- I’m a huge fan- please keep these coming!
Not gonna lie, that first few moves look absolutely bonkers. Why block two of your bishops with "passive" pawn moves and awkward knight moves?? :D Who came up with that?
d2 is actually sometimes a more natural square for the queen knight than c3 because your c pawn can move e.g. c3 d4 playing for the center. It is a weird opening to understand without looking at a bunch of games to see the plans though.
1:34 well you can do it in another order, with g3 or Nf3, that still would be the KIA, even if they were not the right moves here It is a system opening (also known as the Barcza system) after all
There are a good number of competent chess creators on twitch and RUclips but nobody compares to Dana in his calm clear teaching style. It's much appreciated.
What about me? I was coach for Magnus in 2004 and am consistently in contact with Anish
And me too. I saw Magnus play once.
@@self-righteousideologue9398 you’re decent
@Luigi 3K yup
@Luigi 3K i find gotham chess to be painfully childish
Danya is GM of the year for his service to the chess community by educating people so effectively
Give the man what he deserves
then levy is IM of the year?
I don’t watch levy, Danya is better at explaining for me
No one is more instructive then Danya 👍👍
@@Its_Might levy isn‘t really coaching people more rather explaining games.
Opponent: *makes a move*
Danya: That's a tactical blunder
Picking a video to watch while eating has never been easier
Dude same lol
same as well
True
Daily uploads too he's my lunch break go-to
if this guy coached me i could go 10 hours and still be craving for analyzing more games
Read it wrong mb
Are you that guy who beat me in unrated rapid?
The use of interesting vocabulary ("obviated," "pedantic," "enigmatic," "tautology") by GM Naroditsky makes this even MORE entertaining and memorable!
This is so awesome. :) We need a "Logical Chess: Move by Move" style video series where you examine classic games like this in depth, please.
I second this idea
I third this idea
Yes, please!
Let's spam this comment until Danya sees it
agreed!
That Fischer game was amazing.
Chessnetwork,agadmator,powerplaychess all have a video on the game,its a pretty sweet game.
e4 - e5
Sensei Danya : That's already a mistake guys.
54:38 LMFAO this moment 🤣🤣🤣
Been following you since pogchamp 1. Just these speedrun series have helped me climb from a 400 chess noob to 1300. You're so entertaining and educative. Thank you sincerely, sensei Danya
1300 is still garbage
Yeah same, I just reached 1300 and hopefully will breach 1400 this month, I have learned from many different creators, however, Dayna is the best!
@@qiaojiang3526 Why do you have to be that way?
@@JonathanS344 Goodjob mate :)
thats pretty great!good work there
Danya gives a chess education off the top of his head. Amazing stuff. The Fisher game was incredibly apposite. Thanks.
At around 41:45, commenting on the position after the exchange sacrifice, Daniel says, “I can guarantee you that if you turn on the computer White is at least +1.” Then around 42:20 somebody in the chat tells him the computer says +2.
However, Stockfish 14 evaluates the position as only +0.2 for White (if Black plays Be7). The only way Stockfish evaluates the position as winning for White (+2.25) is if it is White’s move, which it isn’t.
Just sayin’... I love Daniel’s vids, but Stockfish does not see that position as “crushing” for White.
yup, stockfish 11 depth 40 says -0.56
This entire discussion on positional sacrifice just had me thinking about the game between Magnus and Fedoseev... what a thing of beauty. By the by, these videos are the best videos on chess I've ever stumbled across on youtube. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to do this for all of us. It's incredible.
Amazing as usual!
Do you plan on doing any opening series sometime? I think people would really enjoy it
Me: Danya is making a long-winded but very good commentary on positional sacrifices
Danya: so I've written a 63-page chapter on positional sacrifices in my book
😳
I got a French the first game after watching this And played same line and dude RESIGNED after Nd2 on move 3
Hooray, I've been studying the King's Indian attack versus the French so happy to see you play it, and I was excited when I knew your setup in advance
This is a great lesson. Danya is very clear and eloquent in his explanation, and the fact that he analyzed a historic game to reinforce all the concepts seen on the match is just another level. He is an amazing teacher and I'm grateful he uploads this kind of content for free.
These speedrun games are incredibly informative in general but this one in particular is incredible. The fact that this is free content is almost unbelievable. So much information presented in a way that is so easy to digest
this was a nice video featuring one specific opening. playing one game where the opponent doesnt immidiatly blunder and then showcasing a good game where yoou can see the principle behind the opening in the whole beauty
This was incredible content, love the Fischer game to compare to the speedrun
I love watching Danya analyze the classical games. His love, passion and respect for the game and players are palpable.
I wish I can analyze all my favorite games with you.
Apparently it's Danya appreciation day in the comments, so I'll go ahead and say thanks for all the great videos! Love the insights.
Danya: commonly takes minutes to make an obvious move
Also Danya: I don't know why my opponent isn't making a move already
Very informative. Thanks for the video!
Great. I've literally just been learning KIA against the French from a fairly old book. Now every man and his dog will know how to defend against it 🤔
lol
I've recently started playing this opening against the french after watching Bobby Fisher use it. Thank you for explaining so many ideas, and even piece sacrifices!
The prophet is a fitting name!
Great content, masterful delivery. Kudos, Danya!
Thank you for this - I'm working a lot on the KIA these days. (And knowing the right move was Nd2 did all kinds of things for my self-confidence!)
Amazing content as always. Another big "Thank you!" for your time and expertise.
hey Daniel pls make some lectures on endgame
Yes i would love to see something like planning in the endgame from him, rather than theoretical endgames for which there's Silman already
Are you talking about the book itself or are there any courses about it on youtube? I've been searching for good endgame content which is harder to find videos on.
OMG DANYA! I just got to 1200! I’ve done nothing but watch you videos and haven’t played in months. I was 800 an hour ago. Thank you so much! Keep up the great videos!!
For some reason, at 27:00 it clicked for me. That was a learning or instructive moment in the King's Indian Attack.
41:34 Nd2 is a mistake because of b5. But the computer does agree that taking the rook is a mistake. It gives +0.4 if black plays Be7 after the exchange. +1 otherwise.
Stockfish recommends Re2/Re1/Qe1
Daniel is such a good explainer! Somehow I was surprised by that fact.
Love your videos- but you often rush through the most decisive and interesting moves at warp speed (see 28:55). No need to show how fast YOU can solve the puzzle - I’d love to enjoy the beauty and brilliance at the pace it deserves. Again, love your videos- I’m a huge fan- please keep these coming!
Thank you!!
You're awesome and I'm subscribing!
Top tier video as always
Great upload thx!!
Absolutely the best chess channel!!!!. I hope Dania makes millions and millions of dollars because he deserves it.
Amazing content thanks so much
At 26:33 what about B-f5? If pawn takes bishop then R-e7?
Not gonna lie, that first few moves look absolutely bonkers.
Why block two of your bishops with "passive" pawn moves and awkward knight moves?? :D Who came up with that?
Yeah, this seems like a very complex opening, one which I will stay away from for a while haha
lol
d2 is actually sometimes a more natural square for the queen knight than c3 because your c pawn can move e.g. c3 d4 playing for the center. It is a weird opening to understand without looking at a bunch of games to see the plans though.
Thank you, GM Daniel
There was already an engine in Bobby's era, he was the engine.
Thanks Danya for thr illustratively awesome stuff
This man is by far the best teacher out there. He could teach me bad biology and I'd buy it
wow a one hour brillant naroditsky video!!!
Fischer and Petrosian, nice
Daniel what you do and how you do it is amazing. I have no words man. Props tou you!
Epic as always. I was just considering to play this opening wow.
Yeah I hate the positions after the advanced french so this line will be cool
@@lt422 yep lol when u advance the pawn and they start asking your center its annoying lol
Daniel is turning into one of my favorite virtual chess coaches.
The Prophet at work
Learning the kings Indian, this is great
"Prepare slowly, attack fast"
I watched this video yesterday. Today Karjakin just crushed with KIA. Great content! Thanks Daniel!
1:34 well you can do it in another order, with g3 or Nf3, that still would be the KIA, even if they were not the right moves here
It is a system opening (also known as the Barcza system) after all
Daniel is so good at this.
Caro-Kann when you can please...
Danya, when are you coming out with a coarse/book/chessable? I will prepay now even if it’s a 2027 release
26:45 Bf5 instead, takes then rook to e7
I used to stumble my way through the French, thanks for new idea
But now you frolic?
@@michaelf8221?
YES
Positional chess at its best 🙌 Thank you
Best chess analysis on RUclips? Probably!
5:57 wha wha wha wha what ?
26:26 would bf5 followed by re7 work?
Daniel is the best chess explainer.
I really would love to see you using the London!
Danya dropped a math gem…. Order of Operation…..
Meanwhile I always sacrifice unknowingly
love the idea of trying to sauce him on the diag with the sniper, works well when they try to cheese you the french
Yes.
I love his kasparov impression!
At 13:37 couldn’t we just move rg7 and then it’s mate in 2 after that?
Would love to see more on the king's indian defense
Another masterpiece by Danya...
By far the best teacher on the WWW.
GM Naroditsky is a superb teacher.
Does french deffence always end with a surrender?
The problems is I can't momeries more engine moves there are so many attacking on kings Indian
very nice
genioo
Since I've started watching your content my games have improved. Just need sum reading now
The sound levels are very low on this video. Is it only me?
41:55 Stockfish 11 depth 40 says -0.56
Thanks danya
Amazing !!
So instructive
It means we can transform classical French into KIA
Thank you, again. H
What a great teacher
word of the day: belabour/belabor
I know the opponents get their ratings refunded in these games. I'm curious to know if they also receive a note explaining why?
Engine gives -.5 at 42:00
Damn Danya!!
26:50 why does Bf5 not win? if he takes you have the rook dropping in and u threaten mate on h7
what is better the Averbakh Variation King's Indian or the normal King's Indian