Scandi as WHITE!? Chase The Queen! | Sicilian, Smith-Morra | Top Theory Speedrun | GM Naroditsky

[@TheDestroyer7102]

This has got to be the most underrated chess channel on KZbin, amazing instructive content!

[@a.j.hanenburg5189]

Yep. This guy is an amazing teacher. I've learned so much from his thorough, patient, and largely jargon free instruction.

[@TheDestroyer7102]

@@a.j.hanenburg5189 exactly, he makes it easy and digestible for amateurs like myself

[@TheDestroyer7102]

@Imnotatrollbecausetrollsknowwhentheygettrolled agree, I meant as in compared to the amount of instructive content that the channel has, Danya deserves many more subs

[@TigerChess2]

@Imnotatrollbecausetrollsknowwhentheygettrolled it is heavily underrated. It only gets like 80k at max for most of the vidoes.But these deserve much more views than some other nonsense entertaining videos.

[@mattyb808]

I'm not gonna lie Danny might just replace Levi haha

[@corythomas909]

I don’t understand how Danya isn’t the most subscribed chess KZbinr.

[@torent40]

It takes time, he will get there eventually! The algorithm can be a b!tch sometimes.

[@TeemuSintonen]

You start off your chess KZbin journey with Levy and the Botez sisters but when it's game time and you actually want to learn and improve your game there's no better place to be than Danya's channel.

[@Chris.4345]

His content doesn’t suit the algorithm. You need shorter form, clickbait, entertaining content (entertaining, in the way a slot machine is entertaining.) Naroditsky doesn’t create the same low-education high-entertainment-value content that Hikaru, Levy, Botez, et al create.

[@TheSublimeLifestyle]

He’s for intermediate chess players. Most people do not get to an intermediate level.

[@BusyB07]

Why do people call him Danya?

[@sushantkulkarni97]

I hope Danya becomes one of the biggest chess KZbin channels in the next few years. Come on algorithm, make him the goat!

[@adamshehata6466]

He alrdy is one of the biggest... 300K Subs is insane.

[@kukuhaplus]

He won't become one of the biggest chess channel. Cuz he doesn't teach chess, he teaches how to take logically sound decisions both on tactical and strategic level. That's a bit too much for an average youtuber. An average youtuber would prefer some comedy or drama over chess with all the dancing, singing, maybe streaping etc etc.

[@chessify518]

Correct like Gotham ​@@kukuhaplus

[@lilmentor3]

This is hands down my favorite chess series. I watch them religiously. And I really enjoy spending 15+ minutes on watching them. And I normally don’t have the attention span for that lol Thanks Danya!

[@rahulvignesh2775]

Bf5 is such a GM move. This was my biggest learning from this game. Thank you for teaching me again that chess is about controlling squares rather than gaining material.

[@_WayneTheWizard_]

Pins in a sense win you material temporarily, which gives you an ample opportunity to convert this temporary advantage into a permanent one

[@baetz2]

I guess it was Bf5. I agree, it was a move I wouldn't consider because it looks like it doesn't do anything in particular. I was shocked when it came out that this very bishop made this brilliant mate in two possible.

[@rahulvignesh2775]

@@baetz2 Good catch, Thank you! Edited to Bf5

[@johnrusty2298]

You are the best Danya. I love the content. Between the end game series and these speed runs, I am always learning.

[@WhySoSeriousdasdsada]

Thank you for all the chess knowledge my brain was able to soak during all of your climbs sir, you're the chess teaching GOAT

[@ThePackman1010]

LFG finally here for a premiere!

[@tadkoz]

Almost at 300K subs, Danya! Can't wait!

[@abhiramgollapudi3930]

“a moving target is a lot harder to put down” has gotta be danya’s coldest line period

[@bryander9041]

I learned from the explanation of Ne7 vs Nf6 as it relates to the dark squared bishop in fiancetto positions, weighing rapid development v bishop activity

[@GambitGil]

My rating jumped 100 points 1400-1500 in one day online and a lot of the credit goes to watching this speedrun up to this point. I cant believe how much going back to basics and keeping it simple with opening principles and mental checklists can help

[@coreyeverett5500]

3:00 After all the talking about how bad white's position is, I had to physically remind myself that the material was still equal.

[@GMNewstead]

So glad I discovered this channel. Brilliant stuff Danya

[@Gretchaninov]

11:58 Qe4 is not actually mate in 2. White has Ng5 and then f4 to prolong the game. It's mate in 8, apparently.

[@musical_lolu4811]

okay master

[@rykehuss3435]

@@musical_lolu4811 Its engine, master

[@Gretchaninov]

@@rykehuss3435 Just to clarify, I spotted this myself but then checked with an engine (hence the "apparently" comment).

[@TheMosayat]

Nicely spotted

[@dbonechis]

One of the biggest indicators on the level of one's understanding of a complex topic is the ability to explain it in a way that's easy to understand for those less knowledgeable.

[@RyuKa423]

This is great content, as usual! Thank you Danya

[@somangshuchakraborty1334]

Amazing instruction on punishing lack of development , I as a 1900 player ,this was helpful .

[@KnightToRemember]

It would have been more helpful if the opponent wouldn’t have hung a pawn and a queen

[@Petri_Pennala]

@@KnightToRemember Does that change anything? Still very good chess game

[@KnightToRemember]

@@Petri_Pennala of course it does, I personally don’t need any help to beat players who hang a queen against me

[@tarek9785]

"Thank you for the sub, thank you eagle for the queen" haha

[@leon6777]

Apart from the top level instructional chess being made accessible to players at my elo, which is the absolute best, I like how you refer to your opponents as his or her. It's such a small thing but it's cool and shows your consideration in my opinion

[@yugeshkekre]

I hope making these videos has been worth even fraction of what it has been for us viewers. Thank you

[@chessify518]

Best KZbin channel for who want to improve 🎉

[@noahjames4606]

A lot of players in the low 1000s don't know a good response to C5 yet. E4 E5 is way more popular with some scandi and caro-kann thrown in at that level.

[@Yohyzo]

I like how before most of these videos there's an ad for Magnus' chessable course. NO THANKS I GOT DANYA I'M GOOD

[@louisekezerle726]

I can’t praise this channel enough! Such quality content! I do have a question. Isn’t that a maximum that says pinned pieces can still defend checkmate? Thank you again for the amazing content!

[@leon6777]

Also 6:15 is such a good teaching moment for me. I would have gone bishop haha

[@leon6777]

"knight takes e5 to me is a no-brainer" I used all 10 of my brain cells trying to understand why that's better. Probably why I'm 950 in rapid haha. Also your explanation of trying to see if I have one move-itis is so helpful

[@thesazbak5342]

I was really curious what setup you'd use against the Smith Morra. Too bad your opponent didn't go for that.

[@billycrowe6828]

Love the vids danya! You seem to be upbeat and having fun in more recent videos compared to older videos where you could sometimes be all business.

[@123-k5o7f]

I had been watching your videos for weeks and realized I wasn’t subscribed. I did right away!

[@raicyceprine8953]

Can't believe an 1130 rated chess game could have such a complicated analysis 👁️👄👁️ Anyway I'm already 1350 and I could say that I think very different when confronted in same situation. I wouldn't have found the Qe4 leading to Qb8 checmate at all and had never done a similar checkmate out of my 1000+ games. I would've just taken the knight instead of realizing that I have a mate in 2. Still this is educational for me and my goal is to be 1500 so I'm confident this video will help me Edit: honestly speaking, danya's vids are very helpful especially for 1200+ rated players but I don't think it's beginner friendly. If you're 1000 rated and below, these info might overload you so I suggest you guys take a look for Eric Rosen. His gameplay are more suitable for beginners. But I'm not discrediting Danya here. As I've said, currently his videos are the most helpful to me as a 1350 rated player

[@avinashbiradar2725]

this guy motivates to pick up chess again and again...hats off to GM DN my master

[@Anon-z4h]

If you see a good move, look for better move. If you see checkmate, also look for better.

[@XFlyingDutchmanX]

Great explanation, I learn a lot here.

[@lucasmontenegro8938]

It's amazing to think we can learn from such a high quality teacher... I'm just thankful

[@vietdoan4256]

"a moving target is a lot harder to put down" 11:23

[@swarnimghimire9764]

Whole video format Danya: Blah blah blah is a thing Danya: Why is this a thing Danye: Well, *explanation*

[@ariankhl3543]

Can black play e5 at 2:00 instead of g6 ?

[@pavlenikacevic4976]

black can just take the pawn with Nxe5

[@ariankhl3543]

@@pavlenikacevic4976 I think you misunderstood. I was considering 4e5 as a alternative to 4g6 *For black*

[@pavlenikacevic4976]

@@ariankhl3543 ah yes, sorry. 4...e5 is certainly playable as well, but it's perhaps not that flexible of a move as it permanently weakens the d5 square. It's not a bad move, especially if you're a Sveshnikov player, but it makes more sense to play some more flexible moves first (like d6, Nf6) and perhaps play e5 later instead of commiting to it right away

[@ariankhl3543]

@@pavlenikacevic4976 thank you so much for your guidance

[@psionl0]

It would be nice to see more games at this level. I find them very instructive. Perhaps instead of doing a speed run, you could alternately run games at different levels.

[@peterlafrance5392]

My sleep has been delayed, danya vids come first.

[@musical_lolu4811]

12:06 Danya the hype man.

[@josephsalmonte4995]

I'm addicted to these videos. Thank you 👍

[@baetz2]

This knight pin was so nasty. I feel sorry for the opponent

[@modolief]

So here's a question: If Magnus was trolling, or just wanted to throw an opponent off balance, how might he have assayed this Qxd4 Sicilian as White? I know goes for a lot of offbeat openings at times. Can there be a method to the madness?

[@deeter4558]

Would love to see the icy sea board and old piece theme again

[@qwertywarrior]

Thank you Based Даня.

[@tomish4565]

Thank you for your content!

[@Leoescalaa]

Best chess channel ever, you explained so simply and every concept is clear

[@Cheorni_6]

At 17:58, why wouldn't Qe4 work immediately? There's no way to defend both knights simultaneously, so Black would end up losing one of them.

[@kantvishi]

I thought that too. And Qd4 as well. Maybe there's a counterplay relieving the queen from the Bishop's defense or something. But I'm 800 lol so...

[@Mvpkrny]

​@@kantvishiQd4 actually won't work sadly. It doesn't work due to the discovery with the bishop after Nf3+

[@cosarara97]

It works, but at the end of the line black can get the rook just the same like Danya showed. Play it out with an engine on the lichess analysis board.

[@chibzyt5699]

Should be 1 mill subs already. Come on KZbin algorithm why u ghosting the goat

[@primepiplup]

The very best chess channel strikes again

[@rianpuri3286]

Thanks for the Video Danya! Could you do a carp kann for one of your top theory speed runs?

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Guys don't forget to like the video, there're a lot of people who haven't discovered this channel yet and a simple like helps the yt algorithm to recommend it to people and we can help in only one way: SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON!

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Mlmlml Omni ik jou Iij

[@phothar93]

Free chess lessons every day by a GM is unreal.

[@rykehuss3435]

Chess players have never had it this good. Imagine 50 years ago, no internet, no nothing. Just old dusty books, and nowadays you can just search your favorite opening on youtube and get GM level advice on it. For free, instantly

[@jackhanma6553]

I think his content is really constructive but it really isnt unreal considering how much money he makes from twitch dude

[@phothar93]

@@jackhanma6553 it's even more unreal and counterintuitive to realize that giving lessons for free makes you even more money than traditionally charging for them!

[@phothar93]

@@rykehuss3435 I imagine this will make the new generation of chess players much more stronger than the previous ones. What a time to be alive!

[@zachbrown2531]

I’m glad you thought knight g5 was a better move ensuring the pawn capture I was spotting that too lol

[@kingalberius872]

Danya is the GOAT of chess

[@ollivier75]

best chess channel by far

[@peterlafrance5392]

that mate was nasty

[@haddymcbatty]

Love it Danya

[@zacharylansing]

Danya the legend. Would love to meet him one day

[@S1neWav_]

"pure power of the pin" more like pure power of the bishop pair

[@urd3adnow]

why would i never see that move- well, you see daniel, i suck at chess

[@criscesc]

Really appreciate your content, openings are the weakest part of my gameplay so this would help a lot :)

[@chessify518]

Best content 🎉

[@1eingram]

What does John Bartholomew say when you knock the scandi?

[@nellsummers7921]

good stuff

[@fullturbodev]

I think this game was won more with tactics than with positional play. Of course these wouldn't be available if not for sound positions, but I don't think it was THAT simple.

[@liljackypaper]

There is nothing wrong with taking the pawn with the bishop rather than knight at 7:00...the engine actually prefers it. Win the pawn back with tempo and gain an even larger lead in development 👍

[@_WayneTheWizard_]

Probably a better move against a machine, but taking with the knight makes the other player more likely to blunder his queen

[@liljackypaper]

@@_WayneTheWizard_ don't see it

[@alexf0101]

thanks

[@georgeartola6887]

Thks really. Most of us are between 1000 and 1500

[@amirberkovitch984]

amazing teacher

[@andrewschultz6608]

The chapters are a really handy addition, though the speed run would be enjoyable and instructive without them. (I'm still working my way through the previous one, too!)

[@denissmusicchannel1381]

Dayna maybe you should play at least 1600-2000 so the games are not decided early by one move blunders. We'll get more content that way. Great explanations thank you so much for this great channel.

[@leon6777]

It helps people with low elo like me, I understand you want higher level games but there's lots of streamers that show instructional games at higher elo and very few that can explain the principles at this level in an easy to understand way.

[@freedomon6202]

P. O. P POWER OF THE PIN

[@WhiterockFTP]

danya not a fan of the scandi?

[@danjeory3659]

What's funny is that players around this level think the very opposite about development. They think they're being very aggressive with early Queen moves and unsound pawn pushes and are convinced their opponents are the ones who are 'wasting time' by developing 'too many' pieces 😂

[@levia9753]

make the board blue again

[@anotherguy5038]

John 14:21

[@felixhinz3804]

Will you cover your Charlotte US Masters games?

[@albertsandberg]

I was sure Daniel was smoking a pipe in the begining :D Would suit you sir!

[@2ycf6utfq2]

Daniel "It's a little bit premature" Naroditsky

[@SoarLong]

Danya cracks me the hell up "Queen e4, our opponent continues to derail"

[@WillyToulouse]

Danya is Canadian? I know he's super nice and all...

[@trunghungpham9414]

He didnt explained why not Nh5...

[@NDakovic]

Lovely

[@johndavidallison7601]

SMITH MORAAAA

[@chessify518]

Don't underestimate the power of pin 📌

[@thetransferaccount4586]

that's scandolous i guess

[@phanindrakumar3741]

GM Danya the best teacher your way of deep analysis behind each move is really great❤love from India

[@pandharinathsamant4832]

Make d4-Nc3 for white

[@jaakezzz_G]

Can we get rid of the gross green theme please Danya?

[@Heoqojreirb]

hype

[@zBrain0]

Woot

[@Zvoosh25]

Can someone answer me: how are speedruns fair? A grandmaster is playing basically noobs, and taking rating points away from them. Not asking to be mean, I just wanna understand how it works.

[@ethanharr4795]

Chesscom is aware that he’s doing it so all the points get refunded. They do it not to feel good about themselves and stomp scrubs, but to be instructional, and with all the points being refunded it ends up a net positive even if the guy ends up a bit tilted after getting trounced.

[@darrylkassle361]

To prepare some b5 NONSENSE!!!

[@Mainlychesscontent]

I like to dance

[@michaelcaron5756]

Danya was soo hype to find the winning tactic against an 1100 🤣🤣

[@notdream2848]

Early

[@myfavsandlikes7478]

Opponent played like he was 500 elo lawl. Embarrassing.

[@kaliessenplays2479]

play stronger players

[@J25-p3h]

Did you read the title?

[@tengu8560]

@@J25-p3h and what does the title have to do with what he said?

[@J25-p3h]

@@tengu8560 How can you tell someone to play stronger players when it’s a speed run.

[@Gretchaninov]

The players start weak and gradually get stronger and stronger. Do you not know how a speedrun works?

[@musical_lolu4811]

shut up

[@jacobblair6941]

DANYA has the best walkthroughs on KZbin

[@Amar-rc4dc]

I feel like I can take on GM Народский 😆. Even though I'm not doing very well... using what he taught us..