Fast Moves and Faster Wins | Develop Your Instincts | GM Naroditsky's DYI Speedrun

[@dohpam1ne]

I love how Danya often starts videos like "hey everyone, sorry but I've been awake for 37 hours now and it's 4am, so I apologize if I come off a little tired" but the videos are always top notch regardless.

[@tristancole8158]

“Sorry I’ve been playing bullet for nine hours and I have to wake up in an hour and a half, so I might only play at a 3100 level today. Apologies.”

[@theplayzpaidoff]

@@tristancole8158 This is great news. :)

[@constantijndekker8343]

For real he is a teaching machine

[@skycaptain95]

The vienna is how I get games with 99% accuracy. It is all you need in life. I have no credit and no money in my bank account. My wife left me and took the kids but it doesn't matter. I have my vienna and no one can take that away. Bless you danya ur vids are amazing.

[@nicosge6742]

amen brother

[@justarandomanimegirlpassin5341]

Sticking to your vienna till the universe stops existing

[@tookaysevon]

Isn't the Vienna like a forced boring equal endgame?

[@adomaskuzinas2137]

​@@tookaysevon lol

[@LaughShield-ik1oe]

​@@tookaysevonWith best play yes, but anything under 2000 you almost always get a better position against black since opponents simply don't know the theory as well as white does

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

"Not going to spend 30 minutes on analysis at this level" *actually cuts off in the 29th minute* GM level calculation.

[@MadGunny]

This is one of the few channels I will hit like on before I even watch the video

[@n4ymzyt908]

Totally agree

[@chomastiarnoldo1892]

April 1 is on the horizon, a lesson containing nothing but terrible advice could be amazing, especially if he loses every game in that speedrun installment

[@justarandomanimegirlpassin5341]

​@@chomastiarnoldo1892yeah would be hilarious

[@davidshatto7604]

@@chomastiarnoldo1892that’s a great idea

[@MadGunny]

@@chomastiarnoldo1892I would actually really enjoy that haha good idea

[@fernandoblanco3001]

This level of chess instruction by one of the strongest blitz players in history would've easily cost hundreds of dollars for aspiring chess players back in the day. Thank you sir for your contributions and classiness. You are the epitome of the modern chess grandmaster.

[@Ayan-rh6gj]

I did a lot of Chessable courses.... They are very boring... Danya's videos are much more interesting

[@berktung8410]

Bot

[@jujudazoe415]

When I first stumbled on your videos I was a 1200 rapid. Now I’m at 1650 and still improving. Your videos really filled in the gaps for me.

[@Scrappycoco346]

wow you've gotten strong i see good for you! :D

[@justarandomanimegirlpassin5341]

If you extract maximum value from his puzzle solving videos where he literally shows how to calculate and do active rather than passive learning you can go higher

[@econometrics469]

800 to 1450 for me! Danya is the best

[@Scrappycoco346]

damm you're lucky i'm 800 :(@@econometrics469

[@maxhenderson1890]

I think I changed from Gothamchess to Danya at around 1700-1800, I'm now over 2000 rapid

[@Agrantar]

I personally preferred the faster time format and stronger focus on intuition, but I also completely understand that the longer time format is more popular. And it's not like another 15+10 speedrun is a bad thing - thank you for the hard work, Danya! (Just please take care of yourself and don't burn out)

[@tessa8230]

HELL YES DANYA ♥ You could do nothing but 15+10 Speedruns for the rest of your channel and I would still watch every single one. The extra time allows you to really deep-dive into key concepts where you feel necessary, and the advice is always absolutely invaluable. Thank you!

[@kruksog]

I tune in for every speed run video, and that's the only thing I reliably click. Not that I don't love Danya, that's just how it is.

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

I'd like him to start with at least 800-1200 since the same rules apply and you won't have AS much dumb moves.

[@bryanp5843]

I was actually looking forward towards the 5 min intuitive based speed runs, so I guess I'm pretty disappointed in seeing that Danya reverted back to the 15 min way. Still speedruns are very important and enjoyable so its not all bad

[@lukarunjic2704]

​@@bryanp5843 I totally agree, especially after already 3 speedrun series with longer time controlz 😏

[@spartanthe300ththermopylae4]

@lukarunjic2704 15 min format lands itself better to more thorough explanations. Everybody is then welcome to apply what they've learned to a blitz/bullet time format if they so wish.

[@bneal817]

Like you say, you can't please everyone at once. But all the comments and feedback all have one thing in common: we are all grateful for your content Danya. Longer games, shorter games, whatever... just keep doing your thing. No one teaches chess like you. Thank you!

[@chartmancz]

💯

[@chanelverse1833]

Danya, the 15 + 10 format is much unique from the rest of the speedruns on YT for that reason we enjoy and appreciate this format better. As your subscriber I am here to learn and your in depth knowledge is priceless. It’s a blessing to be able to learn from you. Thank you!

[@humphreybumblecuck5151]

That certainly rings true, most chess content creators either play blitz or talk over an analysis board. Talking out your thought process over a longform game is surprisingly rare!

[@chickenman1163]

Sorry more people weren’t really feeling the five minute structure, but I’m glad you’re still making speedrun videos. I will keep watching them as long as you’re making them, regardless of what format you choose. Love this series! Nobody teaches chess like you do!

[@banzaiburger9589]

As an 1850 player, I find this format extremely instructive and valuable. Thank you Danya

[@richvienas3153]

A streamer taking on board feedback has to be commended. This is by far the most informative speedrun on the internet. The time taken to analyse positions and possibilities is valued - thank you.

[@D00mswitched]

Good to see the longer games return

[@MrLachose18]

Thank you a lot for listen to your community and going back to longer time control! It is much appreciated

[@mikeslimjimlim]

Danya your care really shows. Thank you for inspiring the next generation and new players like me. Cheers.

[@ConnorODriscoll]

Daniel Naroditsky belongs in the chess hall of fame for his contributions to the game of chess. Mass quantity, ultra quality instruction on openings, tactics, middle game play, positional concepts, fundamentals, endgames, and overall grandmaster philosophy of play. Thankyou sir

[@shanastroskyphazer8172]

"collapsing on all cylinders ". I love it ! Against players 1400 and below I love to play the basic bishop trap line against the London for black d4 Nf6, Bf4 c6, e3 g5 . Obviously it doesn't work against Nf3. Its always fun to land the move Qa5+ after Bxg5. Great lesson Danya thank you, nice to know the c5 line a bit now if I can remember it. BTW I have stopped playing standard chess online . I only play chess 960 online these days. But I really enjoy only playing standard chess OTB.

[@francisco_lazarte]

Daniel just hearing you is a pleasure, thanks for everything you do for the people out there :) ♥

[@nuismus]

Thank you Daniel for returning to the 15 minute speedrun format. It's quite literally my favorite content on youtube. My improvement has not been as spectacular as some of your other viewers, but I'm having a lot of fun trying to get better using your suggested opening repertoire. Cheers!

[@T1J]

i also appreciate the longer time controls. i love the more in depth explanations

[@mugencaesar]

Petition to make "collapsing on all cylinders" an expression

[@shaneta4557]

I am so happy you are doing longer time controls! 5 min is just too quick for me to learn much at my skill level. Pumped about this speedrun!

[@NichtWunderkind]

I just played my first online chess game and i won it by playing Nc6,c5 and Qb6 against the same opening It was against a 199 rated opponent and now i have 497 rating Your videos are awesome Thank you

[@JohSmith]

I'm so happy you changed your mind about the time control. Thank you Danya

[@nwood1311]

You are a fantastic teacher Danya. A lot of top players seem to be poor teachers-But this is not the case with you. Thanks for making these speed-runs available to everyone on KZbin. 🙌

[@Lobsterhands6]

Thank you Daniel for your humility and honorable character in the intro. I greatly admire you on the board, but i am overjoyed that i can say i equally admire your character.

[@abramisme]

I enjoy the longer time due to less blunders. Thank you for hearing us!!!!

[@ShionYTS]

Maybe you could do two separate speed runs with both time controls? Regardless, I'm here for the ride. Best chess channel

[@mcronrn]

And a third speed run at 27+7? You’re the best, Danya!! 🙄

[@spartanthe300ththermopylae4]

@mcronrn well said! And a fourth speed run with 15/25min + 3/17 secs. 🙄

[@NitinPatelIndia]

I jumped with joy when you said you're going back to 15+10. THANK YOU!

[@ollivier75]

whatever speedrun you do i'll watch anyway. thank you sensei

[@malik-rajan]

Thank you for switching back, Danya! the 15+10 format allows me to take some time to think with you at each move, and the more relaxed vibe of this format gives me more time to really digest the logic behind your moves, and thus improve my skills. Love what you do, thank you!

[@danh72]

It's incredible, yet not surprising, how responsive you are to your fans. Thanks for all you do for us chess fans.

[@huomer]

I am really glad you are back to 15 minute games!

[@LCTchess2]

Thank you for seeing the feedback, i love how you handled this and loved the new format even more!

[@gallagherian08]

Don’t usually comment, but I promise I don’t click so fast on anything else. Thank you for you time, knowledge and execution. You articulate well, and draw out the beauty of the game in a fundamental way- never boring. Thank you.

[@love.flower.chainsaw]

Thank you for switching back to the longer time control! I really prefer this.

[@Skoonyt]

Amazing, the best chess teacher.

[@dcmayo]

I very much appreciate the longer time control. Thanks for taking the feedback!

[@justsomeprofile4969]

Great decision to go with the 15+10 time control. What I'd love to see in this speedrun is a balanced opening repertoire. Meaning 50/50 split of E4 and D4 with white and also some balance with black.

[@Susimaka]

Thank you from listening to the feedback Danya. I didn't complain myself, but I do agree that this time control format is better for my learning. Also, while I slightly prefer 15+10, I think a straight 10 minute time control is just fine if you're a little worn out. Keep up the great work :)

[@carlosvivani5042]

Love how you play against everyone as if they are a gm. Please keep this up. Thank you sm danya❤

[@SRMi]

Thanks for being so responsive to feedback! I didn't comment on the earlier videos (I think..) but I do prefer these longer time controls as well.

[@judeschreiber2807]

This is amazing the deep analysis allows me to understand the game at a higher level and to look through the lens of one of the best players

[@vm0033]

Over an hour of 15+10 time control is heavennn. I do feel a little bad for players who enjoyed the blitz and for Danya too since it looked like he was having fun with it, but i’m also happy to see it’s not just me who was yearning for the long games. I’ve been through the majority of chess content KZbin has to offer and there are certainly a lot of skilled players AND teachers, but nothing has done more for my personal progress than this channel :))

[@spartanthe300ththermopylae4]

@vm0033 yep, 15+10 time format FTW!

[@tajf5529]

Babe wake up, new Danya speedrun just dropped!!!

[@pavlos712]

Babe is already watching

[@cyin974]

Yes honey

[@gnikdroy]

Your love for your community is very apparent sensei. Appreciate all of your content.

[@drjuju3331]

I’m glad you decided to go back to the longer time control. Thanks man.

[@michaelf8221]

Glad to hear you're back to 15+10. You really excel at explaining your thoughts at this time control and supplementing the game with useful and relevant master games!

[@benhenry6248]

Agreed that the 15|10 time control is great for instructional videos. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Brian3xm]

You are simply the best, Sir, in these teaching formats. Thank you

[@tonyaglioti555]

I was looking forward to the 5-minute blitz format, but I’m excited again for this longer format as it definitely more instructive! Great first video Danya 👏👏 keep it up 👍

[@yeahmikeg]

Honestly huge props, it takes a strong person to change their mind

[@haddymcbatty]

Thanks for the honesty and transparency Danya. Love the videos. I’m here for the long run. Keep up the great work.

[@flipsidenick9190]

Love to see it, great vid!

[@thetransferaccount4586]

the amazing speedrun series is back

[@marlowemarlowe4893]

Daniel, you've created the best chess channel on KZbin. I love watching your videos and learn so much from them.

[@kevinbarzel5163]

Thank you for the new series! It is so great you changed the format back to longer time control games

[@carlosvivani5042]

So happy about your decision. Thank you, danya!!!

[@erickonrad9962]

I can’t express my appreciation for this guy!

[@Mirkamolbek]

Best formation 15 + 10 Keep it up Master Danya

[@giiigachadsr9960]

Great Video. Glad to see 15+10 format.

[@TylerHumphrey05]

So glad you keeping the format! Was rooting for you and Hess. Very entertaining to listen to you two. He really seems to boost your confidence and is a good partner for you. Thanks Danya.

[@peristiloperis7789]

The longer games is a good decision!❤

[@benh580]

Slower games where you are able to explain in such detail is super helpful. Blitz is fun and entertaining as well, but slower games definitely help us more. Thanks

[@xEric1993]

Make anything and I’ll be happy. You have the best chess content on KZbin

[@amateurschach8744]

Happy Daniel is back to slower time. I almost missed it thinking we are doing Blitz now. Honestly think this format is the best chess content for learning miles ahead. No afront, many youtuber doing great work but fokus more on other things like entertainment or success.

[@JohnSmith-op4ho]

You’re a treasure Danya. It’s amazing that your expertise and your incredible gift for teaching are available to anyone with an internet connection without charge. Thank you for all of your teaching!

[@ArashFallah]

We'll watch regardless Danya! Thanks for the time, effort, and passion!

[@maglcman]

Regardless of the time control (I personally like the 15+10), I'm just happy that you're going to be playing the King's Indian for this speedrun. Its my favorite opening and I know its one of your main openings, so I can't imagine how much we are going to learn about it! Lets goooo!!

[@Thatotter223]

Thank you Dan. I completely agree with your logic behind 15+10 and am thankful you changed your mind.

[@barthouweling4787]

Daniel Naroditsky, the man who wins faster than he moves!

[@omarcos3228]

Yes sir. Much more instructive. I cannot say I did not like the 5 min but I agree this is much better if you ask me.

[@dnmclnnn]

Thank you for switching back 😊 I was disappointed when you switched to 5 mins but wasn't going to say anything. Tbh, I will watch you no matter what time control.

[@Ben-nq3kb]

Nice Danya is back wit the origonal formate. Being able to understand the reasoning is a massive plus!

[@dirtydeadasheville]

Give Danya more red bull! Man i wish i had enough time to hunt on Twitch for Danya's livestreams, so thanks for us folks who have limited time!

[@Whooboy]

Thanks for the time control adjustment! I agree. I love to hear you explain your reasoning with the moves !

[@arrowofkira5658]

I probably speak for most of us by saying I'd have watched any speedrun Danya decided to make simply because of how high quality and entertaining they are. Eventually he'll make a blitz speedrun when the content gets consumed on yt and twitch enough so for everyone who is disappointed that the first try of the blitz speedrun didn't happen, it doesn't mean it will never happen. Just enjoy what's coming out now. Also don't forget to like the video guys! :))

[@BigChimpin1]

Danya, these videos have been the most helpful chess tool out there. I can sympathize with your hesitation to starting a new, identical speedrun to those you already did. But each game is so different and warrants different discussions. I go back and rewatch your previous speedrun catalogs when I have similar positions in my games. I am so excited for another speedrun

[@ruthxk7844]

I would watch regardless, but yes, 15+5 is the perfect speed! Anything you make is highly educative, but at this pace I can assimilate/understand/integrate better. Thanks again Danya :')

[@kaimiar]

Danya I gotta say I love the format of you explaining the game like you were playing against a GM no matter the rating, I think that’s something you haven’t done before (at least this deeply). This will make an excellent series!

[@quintengames3576]

Exactly that is so helpful. Coming from a noncompetent 1100 scrub. This is so helpful to be able to explain the reasoning behind each move.

[@SolarWindDark-di9nd]

The discussion of your attacking the london with c5 was so awesome. Ty, learned a lot.

[@albertoloaiza860]

I appreciate all the effort you put into your instructional content. No matter what format you decide to do, I always feel I learn a lot from you, and if nothing else it’s entertaining to watch you play.

[@zmike79]

Welcome back sir....... You are my lifeline in chess learning......Be blessed always

[@RobGadeke]

Hi Danya, wanna say thank you for all the amazing content. Appreciate how difficult it can be when the majority of your audience is not happy about a decision you've made, and props to you for taking on that feedback. A suggestion for a future speedrun concept would be a "shit opening" speedrun (feel free to use a better name lol) The idea being that you intentionally start with an inferior position and talk through ways you'd come back from a disadvantage - against lower levels this could be a material disadvantage, then transition to positional disadvantage as you face tougher opponents.

[@ralphderkapitaen9875]

great video! thanks for your thought process on all the combinations and possibilities!

[@kaidoChess]

Wish you’d do content with smaller creators !! (Me lol) also the slow is nice !

[@simonloewe2329]

Thanks for adapting! I want to suggest again that maybe opening a Patreon would be a cool idea. I'm sure there are quite a few of us who'd like to say thanks with a tiny bit of monetary compensation for your continued amazing content.

[@grantrichardson1731]

He has one, read his video description.

[@SimonsScienceChannel]

@@grantrichardson1731 Thanks. That's new :)

[@evanosuilleabhain1004]

Thanks for going back to 15+10 time control! I also preferred them over 5+0. Looking forward to the speedrun

[@andress4780]

agree with the general view that 15+10 is better. your explanation during game 2 and the analysis after was fantastic. ty for all you do

[@Dmatafonov23874]

15 minutes is perfect ❤ Thank you

[@vitalylomov4124]

Thank you for going to longer time format. Most instructive content.

[@ericfrederickson2692]

I think you really made the right decision here Danya. Can't wait for each step in this new odyssey of long games!

[@Achilles513]

Hello Danya, I absolutely love all of your content. In my opinion you are hands down the best chess online content creator. With that said, my opinion is do whatever method best supports your mental health. I have noticed you have mentioned your mental health a few times this last year. Please take care of yourself. Us fans and students will study anything you create, so do what is best for YOU.

[@oedipusdrex]

F the comments, Daniel. You make whatever content you want, and we're here for it. I automatically upvote any video that I learn something in, and that's ALL of them.

[@divergentlife493]

TYVM for playing my response to white opening D4 called Modern Benoni. I only know 7 openings which is 2 as black responding to white 2 main pawn openings. And 5 for white depending on 5 responses from black after I open with E5. So this Modern Benoni is one of my 7. My response if they don't eat or advance is to just eat. But this is really helpful to know because I really don't know much follow up for openings.

[@ShanomoBro]

Nf6, c5 has been my response to the London for a long time with solid results, I enjoy creating those dynamic imbalances that lead to tactical opportunities. Great to see you'll be using this variation in the speedrun too so I can improve it further with some GM insights :)

[@cameronpotter2085]

Dude i mean these videos make me happier than anything else on the planet

[@Vsndkd]

thank you Dayna I see your videos and I cant help but watch because your videos are always enjoyable and interesting to digest so thank you for putting so much time into helping me and many many others with your wonderful content.

[@Lelistry]

It is really nice that you provide such interesting content ! ( I didn’t watch the video for now but I am sure that It will be great as always 😌) I am trying my best to get to 2000+ and I already achieved 1800+ thx to you 😁 Continue like this !

[@n4ymzyt908]

Good luck