Mastering Alapin Sicilian Defense | Learn from GM Naroditsky's Theory Speed Run

[@Sbigsla]

I am truly glad Danya is reminding me every 2 or 3 minutes that the world is not ending just yet.

[@jycegaming8530]

What on earth does this even mean

[@Mark_e_moo]

​@@jycegaming8530 whenever the opponent plays something that could threaten the integrity of Danya's position, he usually asks: "Is it the end of the world? No, absolutely"

[@_A-B_]

Let me remind you, world does not listen this chess man, so your comment is very unnecessary and kinda goes off to the point.👍

[@kevin-7091]

@@_A-B_ what

[@wujazz33]

​@@_A-B_ Much like your own comment, while lacking any humour from the other comment ?

[@janole654]

If the attention span of the average youtube consumer wouldnt have been ruined by all the short content, this man would have 5 millions subscriber... great instructive content, nobody does it better than danya.

[@ffff-od3jb]

source?

[@ConyTrash]

​@ff ff common sense is the source, also you can make a statement without writing a scientific paper about it :)

[@winnershandbook1069]

@@ConyTrash chess market isnt as big yet to gain 5 mil subs. maybe 3 mil is more reasonable.

[@bhagyeshmadas456]

yeahh.. people love screaming blundering idiots(no franks were hurt here) more than this lovely man ❤

[@winnershandbook1069]

@@bhagyeshmadas456 frank is so cringe i hate him so much.

[@kevin-7091]

I love black's dynamic playstyle, he would probably have won the pawn back or even won the game if he wasn't playing against Danya

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

This guy is definitely good

[@deadvirgin428]

He would have won against someone bellow his rating, yes, that's how it works.

[@kevin-7091]

@@deadvirgin428 Not necessarily below his rating, just not someone who is literally close to a Super GM.

[@thesecondderivative8967]

@@deadvirgin428 Not below his rating. At his rating.

[@deadvirgin428]

@@thesecondderivative8967 Sure, maybe.

[@unacarstensen3181]

"It's not the end of the world, it's the end of our advantage" now I'm going to use this phrase everytime possible, chess related or not. It just sounds great.

[@ethohalfslab]

This was such an exciting game!

[@judsongordy8872]

Daniel's opponent is underrated I think. I looked at his account and he has a max bullet rating of 2500 and his max blitz is in the 2400's. Hiss max rapid rating is in the 1900's though, so it's not like he got his rating down on purpose.

[@rykehuss3435]

Definitely, probably just doesnt play Rapid

[@judsongordy8872]

@@rykehuss3435 Yeah not online at least

[@aiGeis]

Wow, that's probably the first 23-2400 strength opponent Danya has faced in any of the runs save for the NM from the last one.

[@MissScarlett918]

Me: blunders a pawn Danya: don't worry the world is not ending

[@MadGunny]

Giving this a like before I even watch it. One of the only KZbinrs I do that for.

[@csugabo85]

same!

[@daymongray3516]

Same, his content is that consistent. I’ve watched so many!

[@aiGeis]

Thanks for telling us all that.

[@matthewgray3574]

One of the best parts of my day is tuning into the latest video from GM Daniel Naroditsky. They are always informative and brought professionally and in an enjoyable manner.

[@jameslambert1704]

More 15 min games please! Danya sharing deeper thought process with more time on the clock

[@יעלאנטין]

Like a surgeon....thank you for the in depth analysis of the Alapin lines!

[@maxirhyme]

Danya lecture in the morning (6:30AM Germany) on my fav sicilian response, this day can only turn out great!

[@worldstatic]

Thanks!

[@samtugendhaft2678]

The Qf6-Qg5 idea by black was fantastic. Probably the best game of the speedrun so far. I wonder how much different the position is at say 9:00 is from a Benoni. It looks exactly the same except with the pawn on e7 instead of d6. Does that affect the ideas at all in the position? Maybe black can more easily open up the center with Re8 and then e6?

[@SoraNeku]

Yes. The difference might be subtle but it is important much like the difference of Rad1 and Rfd1 in the game. The move order is also different albeit a much smaller or even negligible difference.

[@ddc5872]

Thanks so much for the subtitles! And as usual much love for the videos!!

[@bixenchitter2881]

another wonderful and instructive video to watch while eating...… thanks DANYA, you're my man.

[@robertgelblum5154]

Thank you so much, Danya, for your incredible chess content.

[@pontiffmaximus]

Ideas like “I have connected passers, any endgame is likely good for so let’s trade all the pieces” are so intuitive when they come out of Danya’s mouth, but not so intuitive when I’m playing my games. I bet I don’t miss it next time from the side with the passers or the side without, this content is so helpful.

[@somangshuchakraborty1334]

amazing game with a amazing fight by the opponent!

[@chrisomattic1111]

I really look forward to these. Thanks

[@heathGREsham]

I wish we’d get a nf6 alapin. It’s what I’ve played since I was a beginner. The one where you have to play e5 next as white.

[@Socrates...]

Thank you so much for these videos, I hope you turn the ideas explored into a book.

[@dom8429]

love those videos. he explains everything so well

[@peanut6800]

Excellent video!!!

[@Unpolarised]

These are the best part of my day lmao

[@adamboll5586]

“Man I really hope there is a speed run video tonight”

[@AhmedHussain-qk7fi]

You know it's going to be a beautiful day when it starts with a notification from Danya!!

[@togeproductions6013]

Thanks so much Danya

[@SEAKPhotog]

Terrific stuff, Danya. Thanks!

[@alexf0101]

thanks

[@marinoprosen3266]

Hi Daniel, I just wanted to ask, can you make a video on how to play chess with yourself (over the board or on PC)? I heard that some masters in the past used to play with themselves and it was very useful. One of my cousins who actually passed away 2 years ago was IM and he used to train like this but no one can tell how he used to do it. So I was wondering if you know this techinque. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@JoeffereySumpkins]

I'm very interested to see this concept as well, I've never heard of playing yourself over the board to get better

[@unacarstensen3181]

Yes, I'd love to see a video like this! It must be a great learning tool

[@vanshshah23]

Yeah

[@jarrettesposito5953]

My guess is that you can open up 10 or so games and play each side with some time in between each move on each board. That way you don't see the same board for a while and you're constantly pushing new positions in front of yourself (so long as you intentionally play different openings on different boards).

[@vanshshah23]

@@jarrettesposito5953 perfect man! But how to get 10 boards is the question😅

[@jeremyr9692]

what a match!

[@ZhangKay-f1y]

What a game, every move was sharp as hell

[@darcybenoit9541]

I'm not buying the whole "I'm not sure what the theory is here" on move 3 Mr Naroditsky.I've seen you play blitz and bullet chess.No hesitation there and plenty accurate. I love your channel and what you do.Thank you from intermediate players.

[@joseantoniomendes5211]

Bisguier vs Fischer Stockholm 1962 Interzonal ALAPIN

[@biffboffo]

If chess instruction had an ELO, Danya would be 3200.

[@krehera]

Qf3 best move! Wow. impressive stuff as usual.

[@thetransferaccount4586]

great game

[@leoCarCampos]

Great video!

[@stuvius]

What an amazing game

[@dylanwolf358]

Wow great opponent!

[@parker_chess]

Thanks for sharing your infinite knowledge

[@Nemtomi]

What's TLDR? The Lesson of Daniel Raroditsky? :)

[@gurneyqueen5782]

Too long, didn't read

[@yessir6427]

yes it is precisely The Lesson of Daniel Raroditsky

[@calebwhales]

Yeah I have the same no audio problem

[@AbrahamAbignale]

"This is definitely a gap that we need to fill for both sides..." - is the sexiest thing I've heard in a chess tutorial in a while.

[@DonCh4oS]

"The Bishop and the Knight are the heroes of this game"

[@muscabaxmed2100]

You are great teacher Sir. Your fan from Somalia.

[@bhargavshekhar3745]

I can never calculate and play in this type of open board its scary to even look at them playing so good

[@slimpwarrior]

What's happening at 29:06?

[@jamesduggan7200]

I think that Bc1-e3:c5-d4 is a good decision. A weaker player, such as myself, likely would try something clumsier, like Rf-e1. Thx

[@m42orion12]

Got to love the alapin,very good opening.(Edit : Daniel,what is the book that you refer to as the alapin bible?)

[@asansfakeaccound5466]

"get out of my room woman, master danya dropped another video!"

[@arleyantes9321]

Religious cult: It's the end of the world! Sensei: No, it's not!

[@ShaShaSha534]

20:54 - Can someone explain why Knight d7 (threaten the rook, rook moves) then knight d6 (discovered attack on the rook while threatening other rook with knight) isn't' mentioned or an option here? IF he plays knight f4, of course... oh, is it because black can threaten mate with queen and knight prior?

[@Mark_e_moo]

Damn, this is good sh*t

[@kevinserafin5237]

themagnuscarlsen What would you do here at 29:35 video time?

[@criscesc]

WHAT A GAME

[@emrevurgun8328]

I'm surprised at how many "benoni" structures you get as a 1.e4 player :D

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

Would you consider alapin and mannaquin a rhyme?

[@mateussj12]

Something is wrong with the audio, i think

[@JudoMattTX]

I want to get this Alapin Bible you talk about all the time, but it is unfortunately out of print, and it seems to be impossible to find anywhere

[@ArcNux123]

Hey Danya, great video as always! Thank you for the amazing content, you are one of the main reason my chess skills are improving :)) I'm not sure I understand why e4 c5 c3 d5 exd5 Nf6 is worth studying as white since you can always play e4 c5 Nf3 first, and bait black into playing something like Nc6, which after c3 d5 exd5 now black cannot play Nf6 because the c6 knight hangs, has to play Qxd5 and transpose into the main line. Is there something I am missing? I personally quite like this line as black and would like to make it my main repertoire, but I currently do not have a great answer to e4 c5 Nf3. I thank anyone in advance for any kind of advice :)

[@emilsadykhov123]

World War III could break out overnight and Danya can say “it’s not the end of the world” and I would take his word.

[@rustzmovie3590]

Best sensei

[@M4-PERFECT]

Is there no audio for everyone or is it just me?

[@giobronskij8249]

I noticed that in the older streams Danya pronounced “Sicilian” differently, more like with a Z sound “Sizilian”, but now he pronounces it the standard way. Does anybody have any idea why that is?

[@animantus]

Audio doesn't work :(

[@M4-PERFECT]

Boi, I have never caught your video this early, it's 12:21 am and I watching a chess game smh.

[@kappa5128]

What does he mean by Frankfurt airport move he keeps bringing it up?

[@SquidBobCircleJeans]

For the blessings of the algorithm.

[@MrSlowrolla]

What happened at 29:07

[@rakhatthenut3815]

Lol. I probably blinked at this moment

[@piotrponikowski129]

we are up a pawn

[@TheDonuts42]

No sound?

[@kevinserafin5237]

@DanielNaroditsky @ClyderBarber can you link the Aleppan Bible book?

[@Sun-gs6hq]

41:36

[@Sun-gs6hq]

39:05

[@markschuette2615]

fancy

[@chetankapoor2761]

Please make a video on queen vs rook endgame pleaseeeeeeeee please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@igboman2860]

Is it me or is there no audio?

[@nashh600]

U

[@ziyad7600]

It would be nice to rematch him/her

[@someone-jl4sj]

35:54 Lmao

[@ccstrate5485]

What is the name of the "Alapin bible" Danya keeps reffering to?

[@Amoeba_Podre]

I'm not suree but I think its called Squeezing the Sicilian

[@Minnnt]

There is no audio

[@sigurdh.s8320]

There is

[@Minnnt]

The video has full audio 15 mins after uploading

[@alangaynor280]

Only 360p?

[@saimon174666]

It feels like there is huge gap between 1700 and 1900 ELO players. This guy didn't make any mistakes till time pressure

[@joshshou5292]

his actual elo is a lot higher than 1900 i think

[@MantasXVIII]

He is 2500 bullet and 2400 blitz.

[@saimon174666]

@@MantasXVIII Haha, ok that makes sense then.

[@bruh2366]

After literal years of watching Danya, I’m within the first 10 people to click on a new upload. I’m truly honored

[@PianoForFun]

Weird flex but ok

[@IntotheLloyd]

You are a loser. Just kidding, you are a winner and I appreciate you ❤.

[@yessir6427]

W

[@hekdasa]

🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@robbespel8393]

i cant find the alapin course he mentioned at 31:40 on chessable. anyone know why?

[@danielberman115]

These are the Chessable course and the book Daniel mentioned at 31:40 Chessable course Short & Sweet: Alapin Sicilian Opening course by GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov & by GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly Also, this is the book he motioned as the Alapin Bible: Squeezing the Sicilian by Alexander Khalifman (Author), Sergei Soloviov (Author)

[@SuperYtc1]

Ok next speed run you are banned from playing the Alapin. 😂

[@fabs5544]

IQP

[@aaronbrumley8937]

It seems like he’s screen snipping

[@Pipiopy]

I totally see myself losing to the indian guy

[@quriy]

Hmmm

[@skwerlee66]

one for the algo

[@hughparsonage4446]

Video quality does not match video quality.

[@TheVinnyt63]

Why's it gotta be a "soviet" skoolboi? Why not a Russian's cruelboi?

[@42cpulaski]

I swear some of these people that play Daniel are just stream sniping. He will say something, then his opponents will play the exact move he was just describing.

[@hansgruber9093]

Often it's just the best move. People at this rating are simply good.

[@mcbomb7447]

The opponent also played resourceful moves that Danya purposely didn't say out loud. People are just better in this range.

[@nguyentruongphu1383]

earlyy

[@mortalkombaty7960]

Hikaru is way better than you aka 9 - 1. You need to humble yourself and admit Hikaru is simply a superior chess player. Have a nice Day

[@biffboffo]

Hikaru considers himself a streamer. In the world of content, they are equal.

[@Pogonotrophy]

@@biffboffo I dunno even then I see Hikaru's content as a lower form of entertainment and not really as educational. He doesn't really know how to share his knowledge and is lacking as a coach. Hikaru's advantage is pure numbers only. But that's really just because people tend to go for entertainment over education the majority of the time.

[@biffboffo]

@@Pogonotrophy I agree, I think they are equal but different.

[@951genni]

Hikaru might be good but he is also arrogant. I only watch Naroditsky and Ben Finegold because I like the way they don't take themselves too seriously.

[@musical_lolu4811]

Stop trolling man. If I see this copypaste comment of yours on another Naroditsky video again, I'll report it.

[@showmethedamnvideos]

Regarding the Volga Gambit vs. Benko Gambit naming question, from what I have read, Pal Benko's opinion was that 3. b5 is the Volga Gambit, and only after 4. cxb5 a6 does it become the Benko Gambit.

[@Amoeba_Podre]

Interesting I didn't know that