CRUSHING the Modern Defense | Caro-Kann, Gurgenidze System | GM Naroditsky’s Theory Speed Run

[@Thr33Gallows]

Would the fade be considered a hyper-modern hairstyle?

[@steinanderson9849]

no

[@thenathanrox]

No, just modern

[@HawksVR]

no because he is preserving the center ;)

[@SchadenfreudeUY]

It would be the opposite of a modern, actually

[@kacperszymanski1809]

It’s standard theory

[@manykindsofgeek5906]

As an unemployed grad student I am so very grateful for the quality and accessibility of your instruction, Danya. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏

[@DanielNaroditskyGM]

My pleasure!

[@kcm9058]

Did you pay your way or take the bailout?

[@ivaranderson2556]

Student loan forgiveness is tied up in court...nobody has taken it as yet. Also, the forgiveness would cover just a portion (1/8 of the average total) student debt held by those earning master's degrees. Do you read past the headlines?

[@grantjones1138]

​@@kcm9058what a condescending comment lol

[@andrewcrane5105]

​@grantjones1138 how are you going to say someone has a condescending comment when yours was a condescending comment to begin with? People like you make me so grossed out, I bet you have a bumper sticker that says F your feelings, but yet, those are your feelings lol.

[@frankjohnson123]

This is one of my favorite speed run games ever, the way Danya explained the position just felt blissfully intuitive to me.

[@delilah_1j]

The old man is right, we should be grateful.

[@Graceclaw]

Best thumbnail yet

[@minorasin]

that old man is Harry Truman, a former us president

[@ignis6144]

@@minorasin fr put some respect on the champs name

[@Frag2xx5]

we are

[@kelemenaron]

​@@ignis6144 sorry, not everyone is American

[@Thechirimbola]

Danya looking fresh with the new cut. Keeping it stylish off and on the board.

[@RhysticStudies]

the tactics in the middlegame reminded me of how beautiful chess can be.

[@willzang3000]

yoooooo, whats up RS!!!!! #paythe1

[@woooo_yeah]

Hi Danya! I just wanna express how grateful I am to have someone as knowledgable and passionate as you as a beginner . You explain things so well and its helped me so much. Thank you!

[@manifestyourlife7]

Danya's new haircut is 🔥😍

[@davidhickman4976]

Well played Daniel. You certainly have a gift for teaching. Your discussion on undefended pieces, both type I and II, is both simple and practical. I've found it to be extremely valuable in increasing my tactical awareness. Thank you!

[@penta4568]

Phenomenal lecture, so much insight. I reallllly enjoy your videos. Oh & that’s a fresh cut for sure🔥

[@danecclesia]

EXQUISITE, METHODICAL,STRATEGIC CALM AND COLLECTED. WOW, just WOW! I have got to hand it to you sir! Lessons: 1. Patiently accumulate pressure 2. don't be fixated on one idea(update your understanding of the position per move) 3. as you advance in the game, become more concrete in reason behind moves to spot new ideas! THANKS DANYA!!! 💯

[@Babu-hy3jl]

Your ability to create such educational content stuns me. I rarely comment on youtube videos but I couldn't resist thanking you for all of the FREE lessons you have given all me and all of us throughout the years. I have never encountered someone more driven and careful than in the way you teach. You have single handedly brought me up hundreds of elo. I just want to say thank you for all of your help and I will not stop watching you anytime soon! ❤

[@kacperperzynski7488]

Thank you for this lesson. One game one hour. That's the reason why you are the best chess teacher. Quality chess content with in-depth explaination over KZbin algorithms "20minutes or less videos ".

[@jacobyoung8504]

I see ya Danya with the fresh fade

[@kinggon6740]

Sensei, will you be analyzing the WWC games? I know it’s probably a no because you’re commentating, but I’m just curious if you will decide to cover any interesting games that crop up. Also, I purchased the course and I love it💯. Definetely worth the money in my opinion. If you release any other courses I will definitely purchase it. Thank you for the awesome speedruns!

[@Fajowski50]

WWC? Do you mean WCC?

[@kinggon6740]

@@Fajowski50 sorry im ledxedyic

[@sadavar3746]

@@kinggon6740 i think u mean dyslexic

[@c3710-k8g]

This is my favourite of your videos - thank you for all of your content. Big shouts from the UK

[@TheUnweird]

Right on time! I literally just had a match against the Gurgenidze and this is an excellent way to review my mistakes and black's main ideas. Thank you so much Danya!

[@renobgm]

As an Expert-level player myself I must say 1900+ is an enormous benefit, to hear these advanced concepts regarding conversion of advantage and when to keep or break tension.

[@joshuabillie5083]

Nice cut!

[@siddarthchandrasekar3392]

Phenomenal content as always Danya. Thanks for the quality free content 😌

[@pardop5628]

Danya, you are always great but today you were in perfect form. So clear, so sharp, you are amazing :)

[@MrEDMeaner]

It's been a while since I watched one of your Speedrun videos and I immediately see what I have been missing out on. Such a brilliant teacher we have in Danya.

[@vascomachado1267]

What a timely upload... And it's a Caro Kahn video? Hell yes

[@MediocreApologist]

Brilliant game Danya thank you

[@kimcostantino1051]

As a KID and Caro-Kann player I tried the Gurgenidze at a 1500-1600 level and found that it brings to super interesting games and positions, but you really have to understand the idea behind it, which I didn't find so easy. It's similar to the Du Chattel "universal system" playable with white as well. Maybe Danya you could talk about his system sometimes? I would love to know your opinion. There is also a GM called Duncan Suttles who played with this unique style.

[@hakimbeddiari5375]

one of my fav speedrun , my god !!! sensei strikes again

[@maximebianchi9548]

Clean haircut man and thanks for the awesome content as always!

[@robertsweeney1162]

Fantastic commentary. I love these videos. So instructive

[@samirrezgui3680]

Danya with the fresh fade !! 🙌🏽🔥

[@IsaacMGibara]

new cut looks good danya

[@ahinko]

You have single handedly made me appreciate and like pawn endgames!

[@felixhinz3804]

love the way you are explaining

[@tiagohello]

Nice haircut friend! Thank you for everything!🤩

[@Daywalkr]

I don't know if I'm more jealous of his ability to calculate or his hairlline

[@ZorbaPress]

Thank you very. much, Daniel. .... Does anyone know the ECO code for this opening ? (Caro-Kann, Gurgenidze System)

[@codegeass7162]

Hey Danya, huge fan! I hope you make more courses and theory videos. I don't plan on purchasing this specific one but very eager to learn from you.

[@philippides]

I've been listening to IM Banzea say "Gurgenidze" for months and never had any clue how it was supposed to be spelled (or pronounced) until now lol I can finallly investigate it further, yay!

[@mandotherapper2586]

jesus that 21:00 combo, wild you just see it subconsciously

[@saisamarth4989]

great video as always but one feedback i'd give is that sometimes multiple cuts in rapid succession such as at the start of the video can be pretty jarring, i think most people would be willing to wait 4 seconds for the opponent to make his first move. If you need to cut perhaps it would be better to cut to a few seconds before the explanation/talking/sounds start so its less jarring. Other than that this was one of the best speedrun vidoes and i hope we get more such games in the future

[@skirybondirynakers4962]

Another great job Danya

[@MusicPlaylistsChannel]

Love your fresh cut!

[@LostSockDrawer]

That's a fresh cut. Fresh indeed

[@snakesocks]

That was a particularly good game I felt.

[@martinjensen1471]

Keep up the great videos!

[@RajnaTMS]

Awesome game. Best teacher DN

[@shmurfy4971]

11:55 why not Bc4? Straight up just wins the pawn as far as I can tell

[@bigmacwheels23]

love the vid, also looking solid 😁

[@dakshina7124]

Great video! :)

[@ignis6144]

Cool video Pops

[@CalebJCourtney]

End of the work day? Yes. New Danya video? Yes. Best Monday ever? Also yes.

[@cz19856]

Don't you have Easter holidays this week?

[@CalebJCourtney]

@@cz19856 That was last week, at least for me. 🤷‍♂

[@chessgains8075]

A simple man

[@user-ky1wz1dy8k]

Daniel naradripsky with that fade

[@sergten]

Did Danya just talk for 30 minutes on a single breath?

[@beehahem5316]

CLEAANNNN CUT MAN UR VIDS R CRAZY AS WEL

[@thetransferaccount4586]

the ending was brutal, his rooks are destroyed

[@TheDanielGoman]

"There's no ninth rank" - every day I learn someting new from Danya ;)

[@animationprojectsd8842]

clean fade 🔥🔥

[@jettlifeproductions]

I thought Danya was about to start playing some rnb with that haircut 🕺 I'm digging it!

[@SEAKPhotog]

Great thumbnail! Great haircut!

[@AndrewBeveridge461]

This airport guy is pretty good. I do miss the curly locks.

[@efun77]

We are truly blessed that we get this fantastic educational chess content for free, he could so easily charge money for this, and it would be 100% worth it still

[@DarkSideChess]

That pattern recognition to win the pawn on e6 is insane!

[@MackBus]

Danya, you are the best.

[@danil7safin]

The GM is not drunk in this video

[@WoeWoeWoe]

Utterly dismantled

[@robertehrenworth3310]

Good video on how to crush… 5.e5. Seems Black should instead keep center closed with 5.f6, and only then follow up with e5, constructing a center duo (just as often done against the f3 “fantasy variation” in the Caro-Kan defense). Granted White’s still better as has more space & King side attacking prospects with Qd2 or h4, but those attacks will take time which Black can use to develop sensibly.

[@nnanna0013]

Nice haircut Danya!

[@kawserahmed77]

Congratulations ❤❤

[@juhonieminen4219]

Jebaba London. Pirates opening. (pirc) LOVE THE AUTOTEXT.

[@Nick2014B]

Fresh cut!!!

[@thomasbenson6399]

on turn 7 why can't black take the knight on c3 with check and win back the pawn whilst giving white a double pawn island, and an isolated A pawn. Thanks

[@dermotshaw6775]

Nice trim 👍

[@saimon174666]

Does Daniel have some videos as white with Austrian attack mentioned in vid? Couldn't find anything. Remember trying this few times but always drop some pawns and lose

[@petergriffin8767]

Yep he’s got some in the original speedrun around the 1500 or 1700 range from early 2021 if I remember correctly

[@Miesko1]

fresh cut 🔥

[@Grandcapi]

Things seem so easy with the explanations Danya provides...

[@AndTSG]

Heard on stream updated course lines were going live sometime soon? True?

[@uguugu98]

YES!!! Two Georgian chess legends 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪 in one video by my favourite chess player. Thanks Danya, never stop being you. You make world a better place.

[@RasmusKramerSchou]

Haircut gambit; ACCEPTED

[@andrewcrane5105]

Can someone explain to me the difference between the modern and the Kings Indian? Is it just the order of the pieces?

[@ricin1509]

7:09 18:33 26:21

[@macdonaldnnadi]

You looking very sharp my man 😘.

[@dlk339]

Hair looking good. Keep up the good work.

[@ryankiesling2885]

Hi Daniel, thank you for a great game. I wasn’t your opponent or anything, but I sure learned a lot !

[@MadGunny]

Looking sharp with the fresh haircut Danya

[@DZ-lp6ls]

7:56 hitmarker sound lol

[@AliMohammadi-sp1mw]

amazing 👏

[@AlexM-lb8dp]

43:20 you can play a3 to protect b2 with tactic: if Qxb2, you have Na4 winning the Queen, common idea

[@hishamkeka433]

Wow what a game 😮

[@Amoeba_Podre]

Brilliant thumbnail

[@mcronrn]

Hikaru played the Gurginidze a lot - the few times I watched him early last year… 🤷🏻‍♂️🙏

[@mcronrn]

Did make me curious about the system ngl

[@nkecskes]

The jobba London is an excellent opening.

[@nimzodorf]

You start with d4 and you are refusing go into the most testing line in history, the Queen's Gambit, I mean the Jobava is okay, but it's really for experienced players that know their weakness, for a beginner/intermediate is a terrible opening.

[@rushadsattar2256]

@@nimzodorf I don’t agree, the Jobava is certainly very viable at all levels. I also don’t see the reason for going into ‘testing’ lines for intermediate/beginner players, not just because of long theory, but the general ideas of the position which become a bit complex and nuanced.

[@hellothereuser1878]

​@@nimzodorf simply saying that c4 is impossible and not mentioning the benefits of the jobava makes your argument look very one sided

[@nimzodorf]

@@rushadsattar2256 Viable doesn't mean it's actually beneficial for your chess, there is a reason you shouldn't play the scandinavian as a beginner it gives you bad habits on opening fundamentals while being viable at most levels except elites, the Jobava London is doing the same, while it's viable you are playing a very anti positional opening, dont quote it from me, I am pretty sure Naroditsky said it a year ago before doing his course. Objectively the queens gambit teaches you a lot about Chess and Chess structures, the Jobava and the london is the same structure will not help your chess improvement in the long run, also about "testing" you are not playing against Topalov on the beginner/intermediate levels, you are most likely not going to get theoretical moves and that's even better because you learn what to do instead of blinding just doing the same moves like the London. I am not stopping anyone if you like the Jobava and have fun play it (even I suffer from the same sin playing Kalashnikov from time to time), but it's not an excellent opening, specially for beginners/intermediates.

[@nimzodorf]

@@hellothereuser1878 The jobava has some benefits, that you are most likely more prepared than your opponent, you will get good double edge positions (hell even Kasparov lost against it), but thats about it then again you are not learning Chess just the Jobava, since its the same structure do you know how to play against an IQP, or hanging pawns, in tournaments you are begging to be a victim of dynamics moves that you will most likely lose because you play the jobava only, in addition you are not contesting the center, and for me that's a cardinal sin to teach a beginner/intermediate and say yea, that's okay to not fight for the center. That's why no beginner is playing hyper modern opening, not saying the Jobava is bad, but you have to walk before you run you know?

[@jamesezekiel-olufemi1202]

It's definitely Danya's new hair style for me

[@joaoluis7497]

Nice haircut danya

[@matthewgray3574]

The knight had a double-double!

[@calebweldon6069]

Daniel Narodripsky

[@FestaNoYoutubiu]

Best streamer

[@chriszablocki2460]

I approve that message.

[@chriszablocki2460]

He's not wrong, though. If you can't pay for lessons, just get beat by stronger players until you improve. Like every other nonmaster level scrub in existence.

[@chriszablocki2460]

[@ezerbrowne922]

brb gonna go fianchetto my knight ✌🏿

[@elijahmeinhard4780]

I like the cut G

[@rbr4784]

Me: playing random moves as black Danya: ah yes my opponent is good and knows the girgenitzy opening theory

[@MatthewThornhillTheDoctor]

"fianchettoing the knight" wow 😆