Grandmaster Naroditsky | Chess Speedrun | 1670

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Part 1 • Grandmaster Naroditsky... vv

[@wackabump3957]

Daniel I've never commented before, but I've watched this entire series and find myself checking several times throughout the day to see if you've uploaded. This series is the best one I've ever seen where the chess player tries to explain his thoughts in a clear manner that viewers can learn from and replicate. I wish for your channel to keep growing and for your continued success. EDIT: Actually, as the replies below say, I had commented once before on one of Daniel's videos (but had forgotten about it). It was a short reply so let's just say that one didn't count ;)

[@lp4969]

you have commented before tho, everybody can see it

[@DerangedAussieMan]

@@lp4969 Shh... you're ruining it.

[@LeventK]

@@lp4969 You ruined it :(((((

[@hamzabustami710]

He never made a full comment before like this it’s fine it doesn’t change anything he said some true facts and in a good way 😀.

[@boblobgobstopper13214]

@@lp4969 the first comment seems to be a short response to someone else so he probably forgot about that. This comment, while not his first, is a proper comment spitting straight facts about Daniel’s content.

[@tomkavulic7178]

I don't even play chess, Daniel is just a fantastic speaker.

[@brandonb4559]

Lol... what

[@inakizabala5001]

Casually becomes a 2200

[@BrownOpsLeak]

We need a naroditsky politics channel

[@AUG_Glow]

Try it out, it's fun!

[@user-sn7jv2gm5x]

@@BrownOpsLeak no politics

[@Joe-nh8eq]

Watching Danya play is just infuriating. He makes everything seem so simple. He's just smacking around 1700s like theyve never played before.

[@Julschgan]

Well that’s a gm for you

[@waynewayne8419]

Yeah it’s pretty amazing to see lol. And he does it by punishing their openings instead of going into mid games.

[@CT2507]

Lol...yea, he sees all their weaknesses from miles away.

[@Koballin]

I love how Danya takes the time for mini chess history lessons in between tactics and somehow has a book for everything

[@84y87]

I mean ... he does have a degree in history from Stanford

[@julianstorms564]

Position: exists Danya: 'Now this is where a lot of people struggle'

[@nathanialblower9216]

He rudely interrupted us by blundering a rook!

[@giovannifalso6342]

Daniel you are making these 1600s look like 700s, while I'm playing 1300s and feel like they play like gms

[@alexbitch2132]

I’m in the UK. It’s 4am. Still couldn’t resist clicking.

[@brandonb4559]

Yup. Sleep schedules out of the window anyway

[@catch2297]

Same dude

[@animantus4293]

'He rudely interrupted us by blundering a rook' You made my day 😂

[@williamaugustfranz]

Keep on producing this highly educational speedrun, Danya!

[@kabobchsm8497]

Scandinavian: 0:12 Offbeat: 8:54 Accelerated Dragon: 19:56

[@alexhongcycling389]

honestly, the most instructive chess series of all time! Looking forward to watching these until 3k! :)

[@cameronmayhue5066]

I've never commented before, I have watched all the usual streamers/teachers on youtube from the beginning. Bartholemew, Rosen, Chessbrahs, Magnus, Hikaru, Tang, Ginger, Finegold, Gotham, Etc. Etc. I enjoy all of their perspectives but no one increases my overall knowledge and understanding of this great game more than you. It just soaks in buddy, and if I play a game right after I watch these videos, I kill those 1200s, it's like steroids for the brains, but then it wears off... Thanks for the great content.

[@fujiapple9675]

I love the sassy remark at 6:40 "Who do you think you are? Andrew Tang?" lol

[@Dorumin]

I thought he said Andrew Tang? And what's with Andrew and resigning anyway

[@fujiapple9675]

@@Dorumin that's what I meant. Fixed the typo. The reference is that Andrew/Penguin is really fast in bullet.

[@Vanessa-xl5jy]

@@Dorumin I think it's that in bullet chess people rarely resign, bcs you have high chance to win by flagging ur opponent

[@84y87]

@@Vanessa-xl5jy You should see me play ! I resign because I’m down on time as well as like 5 pieces 😂.

[@bahaaaddintaleb401]

"who do you think you are, andrew tang?" hahahahahaha

[@faiz.shaikh]

Never been so fast, I already know it's going to be great

[@ninjallama7456]

whenever I watch danya or any gm it feels like I could win anything

[@douglaslarlham8291]

For all our sakes, may you never reach 3000. Thank you, Sensei

[@hungrypenguino1827]

why

[@venkatalovakumar8614]

This series would continue.

[@nischay4760]

Then he can do a speedrun from 3000 to 400 where he resigns 1 move before checkmate

[@gettem6341]

don't worry, this isn't ending until he reaches 4000

[@megatruble22]

I subbed, you’re very good at explaining chess in a super easy to follow way and also extremely entertaining, well done

[@SchnauzerVictim]

The audio on your videos is a little too quiet. I have to turn the volume up, and when ads hit or something else plays its way too loud. Just some feedback to maybe play with the audio. Otherwise I love your videos!! Keep them coming!

[@justajew298]

Bro did u rlly just talk during chess history time?

[@chris_harvey]

You're extremely talented at explaining your thoughts. I also love that you recognize other move possibilities and you go back and explore at the end of the game. Great video.

[@shiro298]

THANKS FOR UPLOADING I WAS SO BORED ILY DANYA

[@catch2297]

This series should be recorded in modern chess history books !

[@vicious797979]

Man, how do you remember all of this! I guess it's the same as anyone passionate about a craft. But it's still insane. Remembers moves, history, other great players... jeez. Great Job my dude!

[@pazthelad2393]

Chess is literally his life, and it’s good to see that he continues to be an avid learner

[@CT2507]

Yea, you said it. Passion. When one loves a craft one gets to master it. I know i could have been good at chess, cause i have the analytical mind for it. I just don't love it like these GM's do.

[@fishsticks8198]

you put into words what most top chess players can't. You take complex chess mechanics and ideas and put them into an understandable and consumable form.

[@tomdon84]

when I play I find myself commenting the match in my head with your voice and my ranking keeps going up (1600 more or less right now). Your videos are by far the best there is on youtube, I can only thank you for your job and wish you all the best

[@odoglafford9650]

I love you Daniel. easily digestible, In depth, passionate, and thought provoking

[@KancerKowboy]

"He rudely interrupted us by blundering a rook" He said this with a straight face

[@AUG_Glow]

I've been struggling to win games and im in the 900's dont know what to do But the speedrun has helped me to get better and i believe it still does

[@ar374]

Book is Lisitsin's "Strategy and tactics".

[@blahtoausername]

Please never stop teaching us like this Danya.

[@84y87]

Really appreciate these videos. Usually being a new player I find it hard to catch up with most games of Agadmator, Hikaru, etc but your videos are super instructive and easy to understand.

[@juanmartingomez3747]

Always happy to see these late at night. Great way to unwind

[@user-vs9uf3ny8z]

really love these vids Daniel. I subscribe on twitch just to support, but you seem so much happier when giving this type of instruction than your streams. Really appreciate your youtube vids and the in-depth analysis you do here with these "speedruns". Keep up the great work; it's a huge asset for the community

[@drukeri2]

Been following each of the speedrun. The best content yet

[@AsAsInExPeRt08]

I just wanted to say that I had hit a plateau before watching this series but in the last couple of weeks I gained almost 300 points and I'm still improving. Thanks Danya

[@kHartouNaU]

legit gone from high 900s to low 1100s in a matter of days due to these vids! invaluable advice and incredibly instructional. thanks!

[@jasonuerkvitz3756]

Best chess series on KZbin! Awesome stuff, Coach Daniel. Thanks for these.

[@i_wanted_cool_nickname]

Do i have a book that teaches soviet children how to play? Yes I do!

[@pinkunicorn1956]

The last game was very educational.. I rarely have any game plan while playing chess and in this game it seems like Daniel is only thinking "D4, D4, D4" and he just crushes his opponent ^^ Really shows you that chess can actually be kinda "easy", if you manage to find a weak spot in your opponents defense and just play around it. Thank you very much Daniel for this amazing series!

[@seanhunter111]

Absolutely on fire. Thanks for this amazing series.

[@charlehpock]

Steadily getting better just by watching these videos and playing the odd game, seeing a lot more possibilities/strategies for attacking.

[@nat-moody]

Danya, the night after watching this I played a sicilian game where my opponent, playing white, went 2.c4? I tried to proceed as u did, trading to control the d4 square and it worked an absolute dream. Honestly, best positional game I've ever played. thank you lad

[@AwesomeRandomVids]

I don't think anyone would get anything out of it but I would love to see daniel destroy a lv 800 or something purely from an entertainment perspective. I of course volunteer

[@shashlik7959]

His videos are too quiet or is it just me? I have to turn up my volume all the way up and even then I can barely hear him

[@garrettphelps5525]

Watching your videos is pure class. Thank you.

[@SereneAryal]

I just find out about him today on my recommendations and woww, watching him explain things in a simple way is just amazing

[@tonyaglioti555]

😂😂 “he rudely interrupted us by blundering a rook” awesome!

[@abdalmanan8470]

Thanks Dany your help is greatly appreciated to much fun and joy

[@alexf0101]

but do you need a dentist mr bean conquering the fringes of the roman empire while driving a bus?

[@claudioblechle2536]

Such clean and instructive games Awesome work Danya!

[@howardgraff4084]

Thank you Daniel. This is an excellent instructive series.

[@gumikebbap]

awesome vid as always sensei! missed a little fork fork at 26:34 with Nc2

[@JoeffereySumpkins]

20:10 look at these stallions, ladies and gentlemen

[@Marshall7593]

I love this series! Its so informative and entertaining.

[@arpitrohilla285]

BEAUTIFUL TACTIC

[@venkatalovakumar8614]

Hi Daniel. I am checking for this series video everyday and this is well useful with quality playoff and perfect explanation. Your channel will grow along with you. Please continue this series. May God bless you.

[@Crazy350ZDriver]

You explain things so well, keep up the great work!

[@JoeffereySumpkins]

10:21 hectic key bump

[@bod3581]

I'm going to have to deal with the Greek Gift a lot this week, now you've shown people how to do it.l

[@austinford6663]

Thank you!

[@brettp2770]

At 26:34, wouldn't it have been better to fork the rook and king with your knight?

[@winterwolf3435]

I think Danya saw a mate and went for it, otherwise I doubt he didn't see the fork because it should be pretty obvious for a GM

[@cristianopugliese5001]

Fun fact: the italian word for greek is greco

[@mehmetemin903]

10:02 Biting at granite.

[@dasku6161]

Who else liked the video before watching?

[@thomask5937]

I love your instructional videos. Keep them up!

[@JoeffereySumpkins]

The og speedrum is like bri"ish kitchen nightmares vs the american one

[@gettem6341]

"you guys already know that in the scandi its standard routine to attack the queen".... I didn't

[@Evilanious]

Unbelievable to see Daniel just crush these players. I can beat 1650 rated players, but it never looks quite this good when I play.

[@ignis6144]

Game 1 and 2 just makes me so happy

[@pranavkarve2494]

19:30 what if the opponent doesn't take on e4 like this guy did, and instead just continues to develop his pieces leaving the pawns on e4 and d5? It feels like even though black spent some time getting pawns on c6, d5, e6, he pays no price for it. How can white exploit his extra tempi if black doesn't trade on e4?

[@AndersGustafsson87]

These videos are great!

[@antandteoa7682]

I live for this series

[@fujiapple9675]

24:13 Obi-Wan Kenobi would approve

[@jelle7937]

A rook is like a heavy blaster though... not that civilised

[@anawaz189]

Danya goatditsky back at it with the fire vids

[@freetoplayplayers0520]

Thanks a lot im learning so much from you🙏🏼

[@dmtrrk7546]

Ah, the Prophet AND the chess historian of course!

[@ryanboyd4770]

Woohooo.

[@thabien4711]

you are a fantastic teacher!

[@sankang9425]

Congrats for the 100k subs!!!!!

[@ryangarvey8207]

Daniel i think is the coolest GM. he's like not weird and somewhat off if that makes sense

[@blondelion5424]

The frustration after watching your videos and forgetting what to do after opponent plays pawn E5, knowing that you would have a perfect explanation on how one should proceed. =( jk:s aside, Love these videos ty

[@SuperYtc1]

At 31:40 do you think the knight is better on d5 or the bishop? Say the white knight captures, which would we want it to capture? The bishop so we end up with a knight on d5, or the knight so we end up with the bishop on d5? And why?

[@mauricesmashley1360]

Slipping through the gate...I've seen it all.

[@thimojansen5136]

1st game why was nc8 nescesarry and wasn't ne5 played?

[@dylanmasterguy]

4:40 that was just debilitating and filthy

[@erickonrad9962]

I think the first one to play the Greek gift sacrifice was Odysseus

[@mkb5743]

It's crazy how every single opponent in this speedrun appears to be from India.

[@sticlavoda5632]

This is great sensei

[@filipwichrowski5141]

25:38 isn't it better to takie with the e pawn? we kinda weaken our pawn structure in front of the king.

[@georgetait497]

I don’t know how I survived without a speed run yesterday

[@Gregoryzaniz]

Why is this so addicting??

[@parmilakumari3146]

U make winning look so easy!!

[@NDakovic]

Omg danya cripled that guy, how is he so hartless wow

[@bowler771]

Nc2+ was missed at the very end of the third game, but Danya was winning anyways

[@winterwolf3435]

At which part of the end of the third game? Because there's a high chance that Danya had already seen a mating pattern and just went for it even if he saw that move.

[@mwgood523]

Yep, could have forked the King and rook.

[@MM-sc4ww]

Why not Qe2 right after he goes Nb8, instead of dropping the bishop back to c4 and being attacked again by the enemy queen, on the first game at 2:00?

[@AlexWyattDrums]

What is the red book called that Danya opened after the last game? Thanks!

[@johnp845]

Can someone please help me out here? Did anyone as white ever play the Patzer (2. Qh5) against GM Daniel in this speed run series? If so, which episode? (not that it's a good opening, I'm just curious) Thank you!

[@RajnaTMS]

29:29 knight to C2