Baltic Defense | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naro

12:00 Analysis
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[@robdubent]

Daniel, Thank you for these instructive videos. Even as a 2075 rated player, I learn so much from these. It's a great refresher, back to basics style recharge for me. I'm at a point in my play where I know my style, don't blunder often, but it's content like this I need to fall back on at times I feel stagnant or need some creativity. The way you relay your thought process on each move really makes me take a step back and take a second thought in my own play. I truly feel like I benefit from your efforts. People! Listen to this man. His videos are pure chess gold! I'm so happy you exist Danya!!. Thank you.

[@ZmajevKralj]

I agree as a 1900ish blitz rated player every once in a while he'll say something about a position I've seen countless times that makes me reevaluate it in future games. Plenty of gems there for stronger players.

[@ippimerawr]

As a 4000 it’s trash lmao

[@reddd-77]

That's a perfect description of how I feel aswell. I thought I was weird for being a 2000 and having the exact same mindset lol. Sometimes I feel like I'm just stuck and can't improve and watching these videos really give me inspiration.

[@dpend]

@@ippimerawr😂😂😂

[@chazzmckinney4414]

It's hilarious when Danya is trying to drill into us a mentality where we don't make automatic moves, then immediately after takes the undefended bishop, then questions whether there was a better move or not!😂

[@yourdedushka8715]

Lol

[@Cursein]

It is normal

[@haroonibrahim2620]

Which is what you want in a person whom you are learning from. They don't double down when they think they have made a mistake

[@edwardp7725]

Honestly the best educational chess channel on youtube. Danya explains his thought process so clearly and eloquently. He also asks the perfect questions, and knows when we are all thinking of an obvious move that's actually wrong. I went from like 800 to 1300 just from watching this channel.

[@JiveDadson]

Dishonestly too!

[@SerLaama]

I love Danys too but buddy, you didn't climb 500 points from watching videos

[@pnarimani6055]

@@SerLaama I'm pretty sure he didn't 'just' watch this channel. I think 'just from watching this channel' is an exaggeration on his part.

[@supitsgarrett]

@@SerLaama I've climbed from 1100 to 1750 and a lot of it was due to watching videos so yeah im sure he did

[@lingtao969]

@@pnarimani6055 800-1300 from educational videos isn’t abnormal

[@shmurfy4971]

Seeing danya upload a speedrun video genuinely brightens up my day

[@jakobkinz123456]

Sometimes I can't help but think of how funny it would be if Agadmator did an analysis on one of Daniel's speedrun games

[@Cursein]

This is what you think is funny?

[@jakobkinz123456]

@@Cursein yeah.

[@kruksog]

For people who want to learn the Baltic and are fans of learning "similar" openings (like if you're the kind of guy who learns the slav because you play the Caro, or the grand prix because you play vienna) there's the Urosov gambit for 1. e4 which feels very similar to the Baltic.

[@vinhnguyenthanh5673]

It surprises me how you know people often learn the grand prix because they play vienna because it's exactly my case

[@felixliang7558]

This channel deserves at least a million subs. Danya's almost as gifted at teaching as he is at chess

[@chicken9865]

Sitting alone during lunch at work and watching Danya's speedrun is a VIBE

[@kopfjager9833]

Its routine

[@steelistheunworthy6534]

As a big d4 player, and someone who hates playing the london, these QGD videos are super helpful!

[@tonyblairprimeminist]

He says he doesn’t want to bore me with the details, but that’s exactly what I want! Love your analysis man, thanks for everything you do

[@sabriozgur4843]

I will randomly image Danya to pat me on the shoulder and whisper "Hey, there is a better move here!" during the matches. Even though there is nothing it might be interesting and creative :D

[@eladmenahem2253]

I just image Danya patting you on the shoulder

[@jadelamrani4509]

@@eladmenahem2253 I just imagined you imagining Danya patting him on the shoulder

[@Adwik_Mishra]

@@jadelamrani4509 i just imagined dying😔

[@Kokurorokuko]

That reminds me of Rubber Duck Debugging concept

[@24yroldchessimprover84]

After looking at this with SF 15 dev, it turns out that after Rxf2, Kxf2, both Qh4+ as well as Qg5 win! Also, surprisingly, it turns out that Nc3 as you suggested is inferior to Nd2. The reason being that after black immediately plays e5, white can follow up with e4 without worrying about exd4 and suddenly white's knight is under attack if it is on c3. Lastly, funny enough, after White played Qb5+, the evaluation went from +1.15 to losing at -2.52. The correct move in that position was to go Qf4 and the best line involves black sacking a whole piece yet having enough activity for equality!

[@NDakovic]

This is the cleanest tempo game on the queen I've ever seen. If they knew the risks and we knew how to do this... literally, the defintion of don't bring your queen too early.

[@TheMarksT]

Very fun game with rich tactics! Great lessons too! Awesome Daniel as usual!!

[@nocurve2329]

Good stuff! I’m amazed at how great of a player, and teacher he is! Normally people aren’t both.

[@erebo9975]

Waiting for Danya to play QGD at 1600: Plays the Baltic.

[@rumpelRAINS]

This game looks like every game NN vs. Morphy

[@csrix]

Congrats on 250K subs

[@skevakler]

Danya , the joy of me playing my friends and wining all of my games was great moment. Thanks to you btw. 😊

[@pontiffmaximus]

These are just wildly great chess education videos.

[@alexwiththeglasses]

Watching this made me feel nervous 😬 😆 It just feels so extreme & intense somehow looking at it from either side! Staying calm & thinking things through (instead of assuming a certain move is “obvious”)… two big weaknesses of mine. 🙏

[@ABCurry30]

Goat chess content because of quality! And not just some recaps where the hype is more of importance than learning

[@garethhughes7568]

your generosity is stunning. thank you for your humility.

[@sleepyguy305]

Instead of forking the queen and bishop with your rook you could've taken the knight on b1 with your light square bishop. Then put him in check forcing the king onto the d file by itself or with a bishop trade. Then moved the d7 knight onto C5 or B6 having a discovered check and winning the queen with the knight. Haven't watch the full vid yet incase you bring this line up later but wanted to mention it.

[@sleepyguy305]

(Putting him in check with your dark squared bishop)

[@sleepyguy305]

OH SHIT THE KNIGHT IS PINNED NEVERMIN NEVERMIND HOLY SHIT I SUCK LMAO

[@rakhatthenut3815]

@@sleepyguy305 lmao

[@2FadeMusic]

@@sleepyguy305 lol

[@piscarys]

6:50 This is why I watch your videos, Daniel ❤

[@angosalvo5734]

Really cool line. Thanks Danya.

[@ImBrxndonUK]

ill said this once and ill say it again.. danya is the best chess youtuber out there...(if you want to learn).. he's instructional.. explains why certain moves are a no no.. and gave me ideas in the queens gambit which ive implemented myself. Danya is a master and a king.

[@mattdickerson9642]

I had to watch this twice already to find 3e5. Maybe I'll remember next time.Thanks GM Dan.

[@hugopascal9332]

6:48, that phrase hit me sooo hard ahah

[@Socrates...]

Thank you so much

[@aslampervez2294]

Thanks

[@JiveDadson]

Ah, the _reverse London!_

[@MrAtilla]

That was beautiful

[@yakzivz1104]

I like this opening.

[@alexf0101]

thanks

[@ChaseHaymond]

Nice

[@antonioa.jepkoko4588]

U r the first commenr

[@ChaseHaymond]

Nice

[@yogapratama720]

That was a brutal game....

[@KancerKowboy]

This just became my favorite tool against d4

[@fujiapple9675]

WESLEY SO!!! 5:30

[@tychoriddersgames]

Dude, I love your content. Not only is it educational, but your vibe is really Nice and brings Some clearity in my thoughts, which is nice for an adhd’er

[@shitfuckinc.3846]

THE KING HAS RETURNED

[@Speedster___]

Danya would you consider purposely playing into a line where there is double tension (ie QGD Semi Tarrasch). I have no f-nig clue on how to proceed on what pawn to take or to reinforce a pawn or move another pawn/puece QGD Semi Tarrasch for those wondering 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Nf3 c5

[@dregaus]

Fantastic, thank you Danya. You continue to produce real quality chess content!

[@PMartinez55]

I'm sure the Baltic is playable, but in my experience as a 1800-1900 rated player, the Baltic and the Marshall lead to people getting run over a lot. So if you're going to play it, make sure you know a few moves of theory.

[@mrgorrila30]

Daniel, thank you. Even as a 3000 rated player, I’ve learned so much from this. Back to basics. I love it

[@peterevans3310]

Position at 7:14 I just had to laugh watching this. Complete humiliation essentially.

[@thetransferaccount4586]

good attempt to counter d4 move

[@michael8815]

0:17 Queens Gambit delayed

[@gregghutchence]

I am always trying to work out motive for going to archive during the game. Pre-suspicion? 4:06

[@brahimbenouda5281]

probably so he can give them their rating points back, that's the only theory i could come up with

[@bradharper641]

Amazing as always Daniel, Can you make a video on the Ruy Lopez i know there are a lot of videos on You Tube but the way you explain every move is just incredible

[@dpedalv]

Fantastic

[@danjeory3659]

1:41 - Danya stumped on move 3 😉

[@casewhite5048]

Was brutal

[@afgnshha]

LEGOOO! The goat

[@redmardamsma7917]

I thought I saw a Finegold video on this opening the other day and he said e5 was the only move to consider after 3. Qb3 or do I misremember? Great series in any case!

[@chicken9865]

Engine says Danya played the best line

[@_A-B_]

the game was like "me against all of you" from the white queen

[@jadelamrani4509]

Thank you Daniel, I went from 400 to 1800 in just 1 year of chess and watching your channel !!

[@samarjyoti-ray]

5:30 what did he gibber?

[@arthoormoorgen9492]

9:15 why don't the queen just go back to e2?

[@blueguitarist]

Once we get to a rating where people will go into mainline, could we see some semi slavs?

[@firsonazhar7328]

13:34 Bored me to death? That is the very first nonsense thing you have ever said in your video. It just sounds impossible, Danya.

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It would be great if there was a way to donate one time sums of money to you, without the commitment of becoming a patreon (which may also be confusing to some people) ! Thanks a lot for such great streams, they have benefited me greatly, and I truly think you're a great pedagogic teacher!

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You can donate through Twitch.

[@jonis7989]

Is the audio a bit low for you guys? Or just me

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

Honestly just playing openings that aren't common will win you a lot of games below 2k.

[@Marcel123123123]

Cool

[@paulvater3793]

QGA next please! :)

[@marksd5650]

👍

[@ansarulrana3566]

Your voice recording is very low, please raise it.

[@FruitOfTheSpirit]

I win! 🏆

[@izaacmoran6698]

Early

[@avant_excursion]

oi

[@a8727]

Sisge