The Value of Retreating Moves | Sicilian Defense | GM Naroditsky’s Theory Speed Run

[@chrisenlow6332]

"The great thing about queen to d2 is that it puts the queen on the d2 square"

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

GM levels of insight there 😅

[@Jailjay]

Okay Ben Finegold

[@dimxhnb7932]

😂😂

[@nithing5694]

that’s understandable😂

[@joesach6719]

Pulled up comments to comment this exact comment. Great comment!

[@RobGadeke]

So much wisdom in one video "The good part about the move Qd2 is it puts the queen on the d2 square" Truly inspiring

[@rasimofeliya421]

He was implying that the queen on d2 blocks the ability to put the knight on d2.

[@5want3ch79]

When Danya says "wait I've got to calculate" you know the opponent is in big trouble lol

[@JonathanS344]

27:39 Hahaha I laughed when he was saying the bishop can't be captured and his opponent immediately took it lmao

[@juliobodanese]

Daniel you have been missed at the WC broadcast. Hope to see you there again... These speedrun videos are a masterclass! Thank you!

[@drunkenhobo8020]

Poor Anish was pining for him.

[@hurricaneplayer066]

Something I appreciate about these speed run videos from Danya is that his opponents are frequently blitzing out moves while Danya explains and calculates. In the end, the position is so good that the time element matters much less than his opponent anticipated.

[@constantijndekker8343]

Also, they are playing against a hyperbullet expert. I remember Danya saying once that being below 30 seconds is not any kind of time trouble for him. A mortal like me is likely to blunder with that amount of seconds even with an overwhelming advantage.

[@Verbux]

8:20 "I'm not ass convinced with the rectitude of this approach" Nice one.

[@sigurdh.s8320]

Easily one of my favorite speedrun videos to date

[@Kaybee3104]

Danya really pulled out the training book and taught us a lesson! Amazing game. Pawn d3 was a really insightful idea as well.

[@robertgelblum5154]

Massively instructive. I learned more from this video than 10 ordinary chess videos.

[@emilsadykhov123]

Naroditsky go to line “oh wait a second there’s a sick tactic here but oh my gosh it doesn’t quite work. Wait, it might actually work. I gotta calculate”

[@UdyKumra]

That preview clip had such a complex and rich position that I instantly got super hyped. More than usual. Watching the vid now, very excited.

[@Malik-zf3cn]

Short haired Danya always gives the best instructional game videos

[@patricklconway]

simply the best chess content on youtube. thanks for the tip about calculating a two-move tactic with the moves reversed.

[@anyrealitybutthisone804]

Just absolutely beautiful, sir. I love it when a youtube video that has been pre-recorded instructs me to not overthink a move because I'm trying to blunder a knight. Keep doing these, man, these videos are instructive and super entertaining!

[@stickmandaninacan]

I love these games, the whole idea discovered in post game analysis of being able to push the pawn to D3 to paralyse the enemy structure is something I had never yet seen or thought of and I am going to be thinking about that tactic in my future games now, very interesting.

[@davidshosho1173]

playing the Italian against the Sicilian, if ever you were looking for a chaotic local brawl, this would have to be it 😄😋

[@Arthas30000]

It's interesting because the Bowdler* attack is pretty much refuted at high enough level with 2...e6 being the main line.

[@gnikdroy]

@@Arthas30000 the bowdler attack is not refuted. It does however allow black to equalize. A lot of chess still needs to be played. Only the first move advantage is gone.

[@musical_lolu4811]

The Mediterranean showdown.

[@Arthas30000]

@@gnikdroy That's the whole point of a refutation. Granted, chess still needs to be played, but the point is that it is garbage for white. There is no advantage gained from it as black very easily equalizes or gains an advantage

[@NichtWunderkind]

​@@gnikdroy when black equalizes in the sicilian, that's bad news for white

[@DudeTastic13]

Love these type of games. It feels like 1000 level = around move 10 there'll be a blunder, or just bad opening prep getting to a bad position. 1500 = around move 20 there'd be a blunder or the player falling for a tactic / trick. Then 2000 you have to work hard to accumulate all that pressure for a sustained period of time. You have to know how to play on all sides of the board, and the other guy isn't going to blunder away a win ... but could make slight inaccuracies that you can capitalize on 7 moves later. I think you can see the difference here when the opponent (BTW he played a great game) starting to crack ... he kept shuffling his queen, whereas Danya made Qc1 and Qb1 worked beautifully when there's nothing open on the king side, and the middle of the board seemingly closed. It's the cracking of the queen side that got him this W. Lots to learn. Great game Danya, and you're a great teacher.

[@crystallized1676]

2k players also getting murdered in the opening as black ;p It's just all about lvl of precision and preparation. Whether it's 500, 1000, 1500 or 2000 and no matter what he plays: there is always a way (combining theorethical best moves with best practical approach). You may not see it, you may not realize it exists but somewhere there lies hidden. However in majority of cases we don't find it and game prolongs. It's not that they get so much better it's no longer possible - it's just that we get weaker in comparison :) With white obviously we have enough margin of error that we avoid that scenario so in that case blunder or serious mistake is needed.

[@dashvash5440]

Great recap! What am awesome complex position. Thank you for allowing the immense amount of lines and examples. Really cool seeing your calculations for Ne4 and the moves you saw. The computer is a pain and some lines are inhuman but the whole D pawn idea was insightful. You even mentioned it (allowing the bishop into the game) being a blind spot for you.

[@l.3458]

wow, just watched the whole thing. good stuff. nobody does chess lessons like you for free

[@johnmarcellino5034]

I love Danya can articulate the intent of each move beautifully

[@shanastroskyphazer8172]

Bb5 at 36:07 what I like to call a Safety pin ! get it hahaha. Keeping your eyes peeled for those eye popping moves is always fun and exciting when your opponent misses the idea, tactic, or trick. GG! thanks

[@alex-cg6hq]

Nice, I like the engine analysis going into all the dank lines

[@iiroaro808]

Damn straight, surprised by the filthy computer lines in this one

[@Olzhachess]

Absolutely fascinating analysis!

[@BaddKarmaa]

More like this videos Danya! Such useful!

[@mdiat45485]

the most educational chess content on youtube right now in my opinion, thank you

[@RaptorsReport]

Another great video. Your commentary is exciting and you do a good job of explaining the concepts and ideas behind the position and moves.

[@jordand2137]

Have started doing cardio at the gym while watching these things, perhaps the most wholesome part of my week

[@matesenelinsti]

Pelase, dont be sorry for those amazing and very instructive detours. We have to thank you.

[@ashesds1]

The idea with Bh5 was something new that i learnt today. The post game analysis that danya does is soo educational.

[@JethinPJ]

Thank you very much for educating Danya!

[@huhver]

Daniel 🙏🏼 your the man. Love the breakdowns

[@dasgerm4797]

these always come at the perfect time

[@danieldarby9953]

Thank you for these.

[@sagunsamratsangraula3373]

I need to tell something to Daniel. Dan, I hope it gets to you. I am telling this because I am one of them who follows you and is even listening to you at FIDE championship. I see these days chess has become a game of business. People are more into streams and Quick games rather than focusing on the beauty of chess. In the 9th game press conference of FIDE, when the players were asked if they would write a book about their games, both replied that it is not their job. They need to play chess. And the answer, as I found and Social Medias responded, was beautiful. I see lots of potential in you and young players like you. Someday, I would like to see you guys in the FIDE Finale. I hope you got my message. Thanks for the video, though.

[@TheArizus]

I love when we get a real GM move in all of these games like b5. Its what really seems to set GMs a whole step above everyone.

[@uncleben1181]

Hikaru WAS my favorite player until I learned about Danya Sensei!!! I still love them both, but TY Sensei. Teach me!

[@jamesduggan7200]

I didn't see ...Nf6-e4 coming. It was a beautiful way to seize the initiative, after which black was essentially telling white what to play. "play d4, play c3, etc". To me, a very instructional game - thx.

[@wunknownbeatbox7980]

Just wanted to say, love the new upload schedule and thanks for your hard work always ❤

[@mikhailjordanov5863]

I wish you can do these speedruns everyday .. it's the only thing that makes me excited to open youtube

[@drunkenhobo8020]

27:45 - This collapse reminds me of a Hemingway quote on how people go bankrupt: "Gradually, then suddenly." It's usually paraphrased as "Slowly at first, then all at once."

[@Iamwood1005]

Yes the simpliest move i understood the whole video was putting Qd2 puts the Queen on d2. Thankyou Naro

[@mikechapman1992]

Danya swearing is my favorite danya. Also continuously loving the speed run material. 🏃‍♂️

[@keshavarora7691]

The best chess teacher, commentator ....... everything

[@tiagohello]

Great video! Thank you so much! ❤

[@tomyao7884]

I love the commentary! Great video!

[@skirybondirynakers4962]

Another Master Class…much appreciated

[@ryanboyd4770]

Quality speed runs.🎉

[@picklechinazzboi2991]

Very instructive, love the Sicilian!

[@cordialpulpwriter]

another cool game. much appreciated.

[@MrKayDeeJay]

Fascinating game, thanks!

[@reconnaisance]

Learned a lot from this!

[@josephojemuyiwa8914]

this one was exceptionally helpful for me, Thank you for improving us

[@mandotherapper2586]

I love your videos because of the respect you show other players. Danya: "Opponent is playing phenomenal." or at worst "Well that was not the best move, and heres why." Hikaru or Gotham: "This dude just sucks. Like no disrespect but just trash tier." sometimes against literal GMs for one mistake in a fast time format

[@qawi272]

18:50 intro scene

[@johndevilbiss5549]

Best. Chess. Instruction. On. You. Tube! .

[@someone98760]

Been in the position at 33:04 a couple times and always played *Bg4* too but *d4* instead is so nice. Immediately saw d3 and the pain white gets into.

[@samueljohns5228]

This guy is just amazing

[@CSRunner7]

There’s no chance I could have resisted playing the centre fork trick! Any kind of tactic I find is getting played regardless 😂

[@pokeytradetf2582]

Been waiting

[@anthonycohen771]

I get this offbeat Bc4 stuff way too much even up to 2000 elo, where you would expect people to invest a bit in their openings. Black is better but it is definitley a tough nut to crack. Great video, thank you!

[@tineshbhargav2083]

I really like ur explanation sir ❤

[@PeterChessPupil]

29 50 seconds minutes I love when you get those tics makes me feel normal

[@aDushandrii]

Yeah, i got Anish Najdorf cource, and it's like 29 chapters. And ~25 chapters starting from the position after a6, huge najdorf tabia. But in fact, 95% of my games dedicated to the 2 chapters: Various moves 2 and Various moves 3. All this bishop C4 openings, grand-prix, smith-morra. wing gambit, 2. f4. Sometimes Alapin, but even this is already rare. It's very difficult to learn opening in such circumstances. And when you meet actual open sicilian player - well, you almost have no expirience in this even after 100+ e4-c5 games.

[@KrisRoxas]

This game was masterful. So tactical and full of tricky tactics, WOW

[@chaitanyamanas1917]

What a bloody video

[@iliasbaktybek3914]

23:50 Chess explanations at their finest

[@DanielWillen]

I am a simple man. I see a Danilushka video. I click on Danilushka video.

[@rahulpm9405]

Love your videos Danya. Please do a video on the Albin counter-gambit too.

[@ricin1509]

2:19 5:25 4:19 6:41 14:30 17:05 19:19 26:06 27:43

[@JohnsonSmithson]

I wish there was a video deconstructing the bowdler attack. I see it in almost all my games but don't know to to play properly

[@brandonbarker7817]

Just broke a new high 1778. I love and share your videos!

[@robdubent]

47:00 gotta love the patzer twitchers that immediately rely on engines to cheaply gain respect by commenting the answer the computer handed to them on a silver platter…. Ps, love how you brought up Dvoretsky ‘chess tests’ it’s a great book to study- if you’re 1600- master level even then it’s a great resource. I’m around 2100 and to this day I’m learning the ideas from it. I also recommend his endgame book. Legendary.

[@petrambrus5963]

If everybody 1550+ or so on chess study these books than I really understand,why me,hobby player is today demolished from these peoples in few moves....

[@uguugu98]

25:37 if only Ding saw this video and heard your advice before his time scramble game :(

[@rasimofeliya421]

38:44 forking a fork😂

[@gregtaylor7983]

I find it wild how few open sicilians have happened - I'm around the rating in the video it's still the most common line I face, just for some reason noones playing it against Danya

[@SchemeSC]

This game highlights why so many players still play Bc4 against the Sicilian at 1900+ rating levels. Even if black knows the common plan of playing ...e6 and ...d5 to stuff the bishop, the bishop just drops back and pressures Black's center from a2. In the resulting position , black has a nice center with pawns on c5 and d5, but most amateur players don't know how to find a good plan in that particular pawn structure. The position is not so simple for Black to play, and I think Bc4 has a worse reputation than it actually deserves. Danya's idea of going ...b5 and ...c4 in these types of positions is a good one and should be remembered.

[@imxluke]

i definitely don’t like it from a practical point of view but you are correct. finding some of these moves without preparation would be very difficult

[@n20863]

Following that logic, the drawback of not playing Qd2 is that the Queen would not be on d2. Fascinating! ;)

[@PintOfBass4l]

At the 12:30 point, bishop to g3. I was hoping you would sack the knight on g4 and re-take with check. Might be what he was thinking.

[@hl1921]

Free visit to the orthodontist 😂

[@johannsebastianbach3411]

I know this is a weird question but for the life of me I cannot find the video where danya is playing bullet and premoves a lot of pawn pushes while saying something like “so we are playing the blblblbl opening blblbl variation” and blblblbl’s the pawn up the g file as white… i wanted to show it to a friend but I cannot find it. Any help would be appreciated it was hilarious

[@chessanalysis64]

Thanks , Cool !!!!!!!

[@michigan53105]

Chess is so hard danya is a wizard

[@Sachitananda]

Let's Go Nepo

[@aceattorneynegativeharmony7114]

I was thinking of Nb8-d7-f6-e4 around 23:00, is there something wrong with that or is it just too slow? The knight doesn’t do much on c6 as far as I can see

[@jaikumar826]

Brutal

[@thetransferaccount4586]

nice game

[@Gingnose]

Danya absolutely obliterated the opponent who I will get destroyed 😂

[@MrAlanmaranhao]

Danya, the moment he played Re2, had de played c3, with the idea of playing d4 and Bb1, would that be a good move?

[@padyferg]

23:50 "the great thing about queen d2 is it puts the queen on the d2 square" if that isn't grandmaster level calculation i dont know what is

[@peld5762]

It's hard to see Danya play Grunfeld then I expected Wish we could have more instructive game about it

[@antimatter2417]

12:00 isn't Qd2 a blunder because of Nxg4 hxg4 Qxg4+ picking up the undefended knight?

[@leo-um6yt]

maybe he was trying to bait a stream snipe

[@georgebrown6662]

Nxg4 undefends d5 so white takes it with something instead of hxg4, probably still good but doesn't win material

[@umbrellajack]

Honestly, no one will see this, but love Danya with all my ❤

[@koenhoffer5753]

What book did you talk about?

[@martin-o6n4e]

where can I buy your hoodie?

[@JonathanMooretufts]

There are similar ideas to the d3 move in the Caro-Kann Tal Variation where white plays e6 before black gets the opportunity.

[@crystallized1676]

Actually any advanced Caro. I was suprised that Danya mentioned Jobava instead of Caro. Does he play classical and fantasy exclusively against Caro?

[@sigurdh.s8320]

Yes, i love playing d3 in the advanced caro. First h4

[@crystallized1676]

@@sigurdh.s8320 Caro though is trashy at better club lvl which is majority of viewers here. I didn't mean professional lvl. e6* not d3 btw. xd

[@sigurdh.s8320]

@@crystallized1676 Yes, obviously e6. It makes no sense to say an opening is bad at club level and good at pro level. It can only be the other way around

[@crystallized1676]

@@sigurdh.s8320 Makes a whole lot of sense ;p At professional lvl players know theory in and out so somewhat risky openings with extremaly narrow path to equalization are still viable. At club lvl players aren't that booked up so potential risk is very high. I personally play against Caro line where theoretically best response for black occured in 658 games out of 141k according to lichess database in the range of 1400-2500. Current mainline (it's very close) actually loses for black by force if we exclude 5 games of people who actually knew what they are doing. Just an example to show you the difference.

[@bhagen40]

Does anybody know if Danya has regular times he is on twitch?

[@csugabo85]

Degen hours

[@thetransferaccount4586]

nice game x2

[@aro327]

Its amazing how many 1900’s can play faster then GM’s and maintain equality for such a long time. Almost like they are bots or something.

[@Marcel123123123]

Yup