Grandmaster Solves More Grandmaster-Level Problems

Daniel solves and breaks down a series of Grandmaster-level chess exercises on Chess.com. The strategy for solving chess puzzles in this video will be useful for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players alike.
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[@joejoe-ds8xr]

this guy casually somehow drops Hemingway character development into puzzle solving. beautiful mind in action

[@_A-B_]

Speed and hardworking mind

[@iskendertavaldiev3604]

More of puzzle solving, Danya! This is in my opinion the best instructive videos, because during puzzles u share your vision, thought process and decision making and everything is just perfect for learning.

[@RoliPoliOli00]

Seconded

[@akylaiotkulbek1798]

🔥🔥💯💯

[@robertputz6268]

More of these please!

[@elvism4]

totally agree 🤝👏

[@noone-ld7pt]

Jesus! The depth of calculation that goes into Grandmaster level chess is simply astounding. I've recently reached 2000 (lichess) and I'm still at the "if he they do this then i'll do that, and if anything else I'll cross that bridge when I get to it!" level. The higher rating I get the more I realize how far away I am from master level. Fantastic video!

[@scotarg1973]

Still, 2000 is an achievement. Maybe you can get away with intuition but heading to mid 2000's requires moves that are less natural and more theory.

[@pianissimo7121]

the way i got past that range is, i asked myself what moves I missed for my opponent and myself, even if I get the puzzle right sometimes we miss opponents defence, focus on that, cause that is what will win you games

[@noone-ld7pt]

@@pianissimo7121 Thanks, that's really usefull advice!

[@noone-ld7pt]

@@scotarg1973 Thanks! And yea my strategy this far has been to play systems like the kings indian where you can get out of the opening with knowing the basic ideas and very little theory but I'm starting to hit the point where people know the main theoretical lines and it's a struggle!

[@pianissimo7121]

@@noone-ld7pt ya practiced that way and eventually I reached 2600 in puzzles. It also helps not getting tilted. But most importantly if you are not sure, SPEND the time, try not to play based on feelings in tactics as much as possible.

[@ryantwitter343]

Great commentary throughout. Your ability to communicate the ideas behind the ideas in clear and concise language while solving is appreciated.

[@scotarg1973]

Daniel always explains in a way that makes sense. If I had enough money and could choose who I want to teach me chess, it would be him. Even if Magnus was cheaper, it would still be Daniel.

[@darktime188bass]

generally the strongest players aren't the best teachers... they're just something else lol

[@SINQUEFIELD83]

@@darktime188bass Ive heard Magnus try to explain chess and it isnt helpful. Not sure if it is the language barrier or the fact he cant grasp how normal people brains function. Or perhaps, he learned at such a young age, he cant translate the process between what he learned himself from what he already knew. If this is the case, he would most likely be able to teach other masters but not able to teach beginners or intermediate players.

[@keshavbhola2236]

Same! Magnus or any super gm ain't worth shit compared to how danya explains. I've increased 1000 elo points after an year of watching Danya.

[@MrEDMeaner]

When Danya took time on the last one to 'look at the puzzle in silence' I was quietly impressed that he closed his eyes and went into his mind palace. When he shared the resulting lines and gave an explanation that I was just barely able to follow and it dawned on me that he was doing that all in his mind a minute earlier, I was blown away. Great video as always!

[@jonathanmellette8541]

This doesn't take anything away from your comment, but "mind palace" is not the correct term here. Mind palaces are memory devices. High level chess players DO use mind palaces, but it would be to memorize (and then recall) opening theory (or prep) or to play blindfolded, for example. This was just an amazing example of visualization.

[@MrEDMeaner]

@@jonathanmellette8541 Thanks, I didn't realise 'mind palace' was any kind of real thing, I just use the term in jest and in reference to Sherlock!

[@ajaybenjamin3087]

The point you brought about Hemmingway is true and allows people to really hone in on their goals. Its like reading the course content your prof. assigned only vs, doing that and reading the textbook. Why read the textbook, when you can just study what you have to. It's because you're trying to get an understanding of what you were trying to learn in the first place. This is also completely different from working harder vs smarter, but to learn the work has to be done. Good point sensei.

[@bahrss]

My head almost exploded on the first puzzle, but it was unbelievably cool. And instructive, as always

[@evan1329]

Agadmator impersonation absolutely killed me LOL

[@csugabo85]

These are fun, I like to pause and try to figure out the puzzle and see how far I get and what I notice before I let danya go

[@luketc500]

Love this series. The endgame puzzles are really helpful for me because I struggle with positions where there are so many possible moves to consider. Keep these coming!

[@gastonangelini8352]

A little advice . You start checking forcing moves and those are checks , captures and threats (in that order) After that is a lot easier to find the correct idea or moves

[@samkachar]

Can't describe how happy I was to see this in my feed!!!!! Made my day man for real.

[@tacticalchunder1207]

I have to say Daniel, you are the best chess player/teacher/personality on KZbin. I’ve watched chess on here for a while but you’re the one who finally made me take the plunge and begin playing. Thank you for your videos!

[@JJMEI]

This kind of videos is when I learn the most. Muchas gracias amigo, eres increible and keep doing this series please.

[@noeloumard9106]

Here's a ~1500's thoughts on those puzzles. Maybe someone is interested :) 1: I actually kinda solved this one. I didn't find 4.Na5!, but 4.Nb4 with the Idea of 4...a1=Q 5.Ra6+ QxR 6.NxQ and if black tries to now run with the h-pawn, we are just in time with the knight to catch it and at least secure a draw. In a real game, I'd be somewhat happy with not losing that position as white, so I see it as a win :) 2: This one I didn't understand, it felt too easy. The rook is hanging, but if we take it with the Queen now we lose the bishop on g5. So I guessed that simply Bxe3 followed by Qxg4 should work, I did not consider white to just move the rook out of danger since then black is just up a pawn and able to save the bishop. I considered Nd4 as a candidate move but couldn't see anything concrete. I also tried to find a variation where white actually threatens to win the queen with Bf5, but again couldn't find anything. So I dunno about this one *shrug*. 3: A little too much for me. I guessed that taking on h6 with the knight is the best move, my reasoning was that it frees g8 for the king (which is obviously pretty wibbly-wobbly in such a concrete position). I did not see any discoveries with the rook. Probably would have lost this one in a game. 4: I identified h6 as the best move but never saw the skewer, so I couldn't calculate any line to the end correctly. I was interested in the defensive idea of Kf7, g8 and h7. So for example 1.h6 Kf7 2.h7 kg7 3.Rxg6+! (Black cannot take the rook since we are queening) Kxh7 and I wrongly assumed that Black could hold this position with only one pawn to stop, but apparently it is winning. The other line would be 1.h6 Kf7 2.b6 Kg8 and here I simply missed that g6 isn't guarded anymore and we can just take it, so I didn't see a way forward. Kinda meh, that one was solvable. 5: Checkmate in 2 wasn't too hard to see even for me :) 6: 1.Rd8+ RxR 2.QxR Kh7 3.Qh8 looks a lot like checkmate, so if black cannot take on d8 we just win a rook? I was pretty much too lazy to calculate if black has a perpetual with Qe1, I just assumed it would kinda work out. Too bad, maybe if I looked further I'd have seen Qd8+! Completely missed it, but that pattern is noted now. 7: I figured we win a piece here. After 1.Rh1+ Ke2 2.RxR+ KxR we took one defender from the Knight on e5. Now 3.Ka5 forks the other two defenders and opens our Queen's vision on e5, the white Queen has to move, we take the Bishop on g3 and then the knight next move. Sadly, as Danya pointed out, after Na5 (or any other Knight-move) Qxf7 is mate. That would have been a cold shower :D I am somehat happy with identifying the e5-Knight as the main weakness though, that doesn't seem like the most obvious observation to me. 8: I was tired of calculating and let Danya solve this one all by himself - seeing the solution, it's a really cool puzzle though :)

[@benedekistvan2655]

Very nice insight!I was just watching Danya solve the puzzles while lightly thinking about what would I do, then about the 3rd one,I saw your comment and did the same as you.Managed to solve all the puzzles correctly,only missing a few details(btw,I'm around 2100 Fide).A bit unfortunate that I didn't do that on the first 3,where I kinda guessed the moves right but didn't calculate them all the way through.But thanks again for this idea!

[@TheFilipFonky]

When he said "we're 20 minutes in" I was shocked to check and see that it was the case. Felt like I had been watching for 5 minutes

[@drunkenhobo5039]

I always go on a hot streak in puzzles after watching one of these videos. Then the bad habits slowly creep back in...

[@elvism4]

make more please...your thinking process is number one...nobody's can explain like you ...

[@Not-You-Tuber]

I liked the way he explains every move before playing.. Very instructive.. But speed run is more instructive I think.. Great work sir. ♥️♥️

[@mikecantreed]

Well that settles it…he should only do 1 series for the rest of his KZbin career

[@Not-You-Tuber]

@@mikecantreed He can do whatever he want.. His channel his choice.. I just shared my opinion..

[@amaarquadri]

Love the puzzle solving videos! In some of the longer variations, I would recommend stating the first few moves then asking the viewer to spot the next move more frequently. I think it's a great way to force visualization.

[@ryanboyd4770]

What I really like about this and all of Danya's video's is the way the idea is communicated. An excellent teacher with some lovely content.

[@ItsWiz]

Definitely think this is the best puzzle solving video on KZbin

[@pip_plorp]

That Agad impression was extremely on point

[@hoodedR]

Absolutely love this series, would love to see even more. Last time say anything since I thought it would go unseen

[@jaron9978]

The best communicator for chess logic in the world. These videos are gold.

[@TheDuma89]

Bravo Danya! As always, another amazing and instructive video! Keep up the great work :)

[@miermier7385]

I love this new series!!! Can't wait for the next video in this series! Really eye opening for us common folks!

[@matthewsirkin9660]

This is the best series. More GM level puzzles please! I hope this becomes a regular!

[@Music-hz3os]

Please Daniel keep doing this format, it is very helpful

[@ginoginoh]

As a more advanced player, I feel I learn a lot more from this format than the speedruns. Especially those endgame puzzles, which I am not very good at.

[@sn00k3_9]

no way I literally just finished watching the other grandmaster puzzles video. Thanks!

[@TicoKamisaki]

I fr love this series Danya! Keep it up with the hard work, you're the best and one of the most fun chess streamers to watch, of course, in my humble opinion. :D

[@luisamarylopes1474]

Great! Absolutely love puzzle videos Danya. Thank you so much!

[@Mikesco10]

basically to solve GM level puzzles u gotta be able to calculate a good amount of moves and a few different lines. and i cant do either of that. my max is like like 5 moves and then i forget what im calculating

[@deejedoes]

These videos are phenomenal! I hope you do more. They are incredibly instructive.

[@ds19771]

This is the best chess content on KZbin.

[@emrevurgun8328]

daniel you've been great help to me on my chess journey. i've been able to get to 58 on puzzle rush survival and saw some of these exact puzzles before and seing them here made me feel good as wel :D

[@erezsolomon3838]

I got to 41 yesterday.

[@emrevurgun8328]

@@erezsolomon3838 congratz. i got to 68 in the mean time. been loving the puzzles. i hope i can improve a lot on my regular play as well.

[@erezsolomon3838]

@@emrevurgun8328 good luck 🤞

[@liljackypaper]

You should continue to make these. I would watch them every day!

[@sieger358]

Very nice puzzles and insanely accurate calculations!You are amazing

[@juholaaksonen7455]

Great video. Those silent moves are sometimes very hard to find. Same with those simpler solutions as we get tunnelvisioned with complicated puzzles.

[@eliokorez9297]

you are by far the best content creator in tactics finding !! keep up with the awesome content ! thank you Danya

[@TheQuicksilver115]

Yes! This stuff is amazing! We need more!!! Absolutely love hearing your super in depth analysis of this, the visualization practice is really fun as well! What a beast, that last one was so interesting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise with all of us Danya!

[@Chris-zf5jz]

Hey, recently subscribed and I love this series a lot. So amazing to see how logically you approach these puzzles. It really helps organizing one’s thinking process. Thanks a lot and much love from Germany🙋🏻‍♂️

[@MuftiRahman11]

Amazing stuff Danya!

[@lutfilutfi3310]

man you are a genius,i am only 1800 but now i know why, the way you find a balance between calculation ,intuitions and ideas is is mind numbingly good. And on top of that great instructive for beginners all the way to advanced

[@discerenecessa9062]

Most instructive series ever made. Period.

[@joeybrown9952]

love the puzzle vids, def my favorite on all of youtube

[@mikecantreed]

24:30 According to Yuspov missing Rg5 is tantamount to getting the problem wrong

[@Pantera1001]

Very good video, thank you Daniel!

[@lebirdking]

Thanks for uploading. I thoroughly enjoy your instructions.

[@Halibut86]

I absolutely love this content! Though these are beyond my level, its extremely instructive to have them broken down for us.

[@Omar_Merican]

love this series!!!! 🔥 thanks Danya!

[@natasha1537]

great video as always!

[@davidebellomo358]

Thanks as always for the amazing educational content!

[@nicoboero15]

Loved the video!

[@luker.6967]

Absolutely incredible danya!

[@RaidenEdits]

These videos are absolutely amazing

[@dakotathomas2139]

Awesome content and series!

[@H2ndrX]

Please do more of these!

[@alexanderpaulino1995]

I see Daniel is a taking a page from Agadmator’s book with the sipping of his drink nice

[@user-yk1oi4hn7c]

How do you build this accurate mental image of the chessboard such that you see pieces hanging after 10 moves variation...I'll be impressed every time like it was the first time I see it.

[@gurudinesh7519]

your explanation to the puzzle is very good.It changes the way to look a game thanks

[@chinmay6249]

Great video Daniel. Keep it up.

[@julianlastname5730]

I like watching these videos, because you make complicated calculation feel simple

[@mindblowing6747]

Danya Capturing the position with his brain and playing the game in his head with his eyes closed is insane

[@laeb08]

I'm learning a lot from your instructive and entertaining videos, Danya. Thanks for these

[@megaape]

Brodie pls do more puzzles 🧩 luv it

[@massimoseveri3600]

Great job Danya! Thanks

[@Socrates...]

Love this series

[@lp4969]

Best content of chess in yt

[@pianissimo7121]

Love the smug smile in the thumbnail, knowing the viewers(or myself to be specific) won't understand anything even after you have explained everything. Jokes aside my favourite series has returned yay

[@dickurkel6910]

I know you're probably exaggerating, but you probably shouldn't watch these videos if you can't understand what he's explaining, especially since he explains it so simply.

[@pianissimo7121]

@@dickurkel6910 thanks for the advice. But yes i was just making a joke. And even if i didn't understand anything, Danya is just fun to watch even without the educational aspect.

[@dickurkel6910]

@@pianissimo7121 Yeah that's true, he's entertaining to watch regardless of what he's doing.

[@Kokurorokuko]

@@dickurkel6910 That just sounds so dumb. "Don't study if you don't understand what the teacher is saying".

[@dickurkel6910]

@@Kokurorokuko No point listening to high level analysis of a position if you're not at that level yet. Daniel has loads of videos that are easier and would be more instructive. It's like taking a course on calculus before having learnt about algebra, there's no point.

[@mikey22355]

Dayna is the best, I probably watch his videos more than I actually play chess these days. Such a sound guy.

[@paultnt1]

Daniel is so good amazing insight into a GM mind

[@ferdinandmartin8345]

Great great exercises! Thanks danya

[@felipenaran4152]

The agadmator impression hahah

[@TheDreday1993]

The pattern of 6th puzzle ive seen a lot even in lower rated puzzles from 1800-2000,where you end up checkmating with rook like that,its something that i picked up almost immediately

[@frequensea9434]

I’ll say it once I’ll say it again. I hit 2200 recently on rated puzzles and this is going to help A LOT. Some puzzles even having tutorials make NO SENSE. These help a lot

[@johndrake3472]

Tough stuff, but great stuff.

[@devinconrad7932]

Really like these

[@MrK-ti5lt]

So good. He's SO GOOD. Best chess teacher ever

[@lukacalov1988]

24:43 white is threatening mate in 1 that we know Me: yeah obviously xD

[@Kirisame312]

What a first puzzle! Ka8 is a very tricky defense indeed.

[@CaptnCondor]

I’d like to see a Danya/Bok puzzle solving stream.

[@nathancavenor316]

Love this video; More high intermediate and grandmaster puzzles please. My favourite content of yours.

[@gweah7821]

Jeez, this first puzzle. I'm a 2000+ rated puzzle solver but this kind of puzzle is just too many lines to calculate and not get confused. All these possible king moves in empty space.

[@Azzucips]

I feel like taking a 45 second silence toward the end completely goes against the point of the video

[@marfeddewrwz]

Hey Daniel do you think playing blindfold chess will improve my chess or at least make me better at puzzles? Did it help you or it's just all lies?

[@pk10006]

Grandmaster shows why he's a grandmaster.

[@yvespratte8668]

Wow!!! How fast is it for so many moves analyzed.. Especially, The last Puzzle.

[@manabuhorikita969]

14:40 I think it was this puzzle that ended my best run in puzzle rush

[@tankoteemusic9755]

Great video. I just wonder how they work out puzzle rating. There must be some sort of technique to it.

[@Force95042]

Oof... In the sixth position I thought 1. Rd8+ Kh7 2. Rxa8 Qe1+ 3. Kh2 Qe2+ 4. Qg2 was winning... I missed that Qxg2+ Kxg2 Be4+! Wins the rook in the corner! Chess is disgusting sometimes

[@AnCoSt1]

Hi Danya, would love if you or someone could offer their opinion on this. What does it mean, necessarily, as far as rating, if I'm solving a 2500 level puzzle? for example, would you estimate that a 2500-FIDE GM should be able to identify the solutions to all 2500-level (as defined by chesscom) puzzles in, say, 20 seconds or something? Is there *any* correlation between the level that you're solving and where you "should" be as far as OTB rating?

[@Wwessel]

Such a good video

[@zapface94]

Danya can I suggest you invest in a new camera? I remember when Gotham got a new top tier camera and it was honestly incredible. I'm sure it'll help the channel grow even faster.

[@VFPiano]

Amazing!

[@Not3xactly]

Bruh the first puzzle was insane.

[@Tocinos]

16:19 why does his scalp move separately from the rest of his head?

[@muhammadafiq8912]

Love it! Now it is valuable for me to subscribe

[@codygridley4642]

ty for the good content xoxo