Master Class | The Spirit of D4! | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky

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[@mlsanica7618]

Plot Twist: His opponent calculated the queen sacrifice faster than Danya and resigned.

[@ShadowBeta]

Faster, not better.

[@mlsanica7618]

@@ShadowBeta Pardon ?

[@PgWaz]

damn Bruno, He was just being sarcastic..

[@ShadowBeta]

@@PgWaz me too man, i mean that the opponent calculated the queen sacrifice and just thought of the lines that lost

[@rickross9829]

@@ShadowBeta you're unintelligent

[@charnielduterte3796]

6:31 danya's sheer mental calculation telepathically forces his opponent to hit the resign button

[@godfreyofbouillon966]

They'd rather die than be calculated alive!

[@joostvanrens]

His opponent was probably calculating the same thing

[@gamerdio2503]

@@joostvanrens His opponent is 1400 jimbo

[@DerickMasai]

@@gamerdio2503 You don't actually have to be a titled player to calculate all positions. Mates are actually one of the easiest (from a defensive point of view) because you know how the line ends so threoretically you're not looking for what works, but what doesn't. So you just start with 1. in this position how many squares are availale to my king 2. how are the opponent's pieces positioned compared to mine i.e if their pieces are locked on to the king side and yours are off collecting pawns then 3. Start looking for viable sacs that are advantageous starting with the most common Greek gift to queen sacs (Although if you see a queen sac against you, 99% there's an unstoppable mate in at most 4 moves, either that or you are playing a BM.

[@gamerdio2503]

@@DerickMasai You overestimate the skills of a 1400. Or perhaps I am the worst 1400 in existence. Probably both

[@gilwolff6785]

"let's not do something interesting, let's play 1.d4" Haha, classic!

[@kylwerty]

"crazy computer line" as if you weren't calculating the line in your brain like a computer.

[@Gytax0]

'Let's play in an instructive and simple manner so that people from all skill levels can follow and learn' also 'Let me calculate this insanely complex queen sacrifice. But you shouldn't play like this'

[@Robotilus]

@@Gytax0 that line was so beautiful though

[@aClownBaby-]

Yeah he needs to stop hating on his own kind

[@TheHipHopVlog]

DN is the best chess content creator out right now.

[@ColinBK]

Facts

[@epicwolves125]

Cap

[@mariobrenes4264]

GC

[@Spartan99889]

FACTS

[@jacktrone2420]

Santa is more instructive, but Ben Finegold is incredibly funny

[@justinlawrence5611]

The fact that this man resigned is the biggest let down of 2021

[@Chicabaduk]

What stuns me is that Danya (and other strong gms too of course) can just tell by merely feels that there would be a defense What I do is "I see many pieces attacking please exist checkmate-chan"

[@lred1383]

Surface level visual evaluation is actually quite easy, the problem is executing everything beyond that correctly. I'm only 1300, and while i can see pretty much the same interesting sacrifices that work, i will often goof up on the followup, missing my opportunity. One game was straightup painful: i was slightly worse, but then found a brilliant rook sac that would eventually result in a forced mate in a few. But then i played one move slightly wrong, and that allowed my opponent to stabilize. I couldn't stop thinking about that game for like a week

[@meowcat5596]

@@lred1383 1300 patzer tryna flex lmao

[@jonathanpf5186]

That’s because they follow the principle of proving your own idea wrong, trying to refute your sacrifice instead of convincing yourself it works

[@lred1383]

@@meowcat5596 How is admitting that i can't do it correctly a flex? Also, i bet you're "2400 rated" like every single person in yt comments, just like everyone on reddit is 6'3". Right, right

[@saket9513]

@@lred1383 I think he/she meant your rating is a flex, not what you're not able to do, but rather your current level of play. Also, if he/she think 1300 is impressive they are likely not 2400 If I'm wrong then I'm sorry

[@salaarshafaq575]

"let's go nuts in a very strategic way" hahaha only Danya can say such amazing one liners

[@matthewrigby6089]

I recommend this speed run to everyone I know who plays chess, and then they all become addicted. And then we talk about it in the bar or library.

[@neal3914]

Agadmator

[@dannie92]

You shouldn't talk in the library

[@earthwormsim8068]

Nice! 😂

[@student99bg]

​@@dannie92You didn't get the reference

[@1PHPH]

It’s so impressive to see how clear you can interpret positions, everything you do looks so logical, meanwhile when I play I just see the mess of the position I created lol

[@VighneshShenoy1998]

Mood.

[@jacobshirley3457]

A lot of it is calculation, but a lot of it is just concepts he's repeated throughout all speedruns. The issue is remembering all of them (in the moment), and remembering which ones take priority over others.

[@manudasmd]

Lessons learned : 1)combination of g6 and e 6 is not good. it creates weak squares 2)Threat is stronger than execution 3)Removing fianchetto bishop weakens the squares further 4) Its advantageous to do your plans with a tempo 5)Desperado sacrifices if yours as well as opponents piece is hanging to damage opponents structure

[@earthwormsim8068]

Such an instructive game, as are all of them.

[@calebwhales]

I love that I have this in my life as something to rely on every single day. One of the better habits I've developed in my life.

[@whatlez]

I love when GM's look into the sky for calculations lmao

[@JonathanS344]

That last game was brilliant, great explanation and thought process explained. Thanks for the great content as always :)

[@WatchLearnSee]

7:47 I saw g5, Kh7, and rook takes the knight for mate and I think this line is pretty too

[@mattkim96]

Yup that’s the move I saw first, unfortunately that’s mate in 3 not 2 but still pretty.

[@PROJECTJoza100]

Same, I saw that too and I think it's prettier hehe

[@aidanpurl8933]

12:40 am and this man is uploading. He really knows his audience.

[@epicwolves125]

He streams at 2am and always uploads at midnight

[@AFastidiousCuber]

@@epicwolves125 What timezone is he in?

[@chessersarthak]

Its 10:30 am in India when he uploaded best time for me

[@SEAKPhotog]

Best instructional vids on KZbin. Even better on Twitch. Thank you!

[@michaellupu2080]

The positional concepts showcased in this video are gold! Thank you!

[@tachiiderp]

after watching probably a hundred video at this point of daniel on the speed run, i can say this is the best chest series on youtube. its entirely practical and instructional, focusing less on theory but more on fundamentals and solid chess. sometimes he's got the crazy tactical strats but most wins are all based on solid play while slowly intensifying the pressure. ive watched many chess youtubers at this point and daniel has this specific spot in this series because each game is different, but the same underlying theme comes out emphasizing solid fundamentals. all the best on your youtube journey!

[@stardust4001]

Him and john barthelomow climbing the ladder series etc are the best imo so far for me atleast

[@afnankhan7086]

Where can I watch the thigh one?

[@tiagohello]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@HoboJIm117]

Great content danya thanks for all the informative videos

[@jesusvazquez2489]

Thank you so much! You're an awesome teacher keep it up

[@messi5296]

you are the best at explanations and analysis

[@edwinsonsantos7100]

Thanks GM Daniel :) I'm learning a lot :)

[@thodorispaparrigopoulos8542]

Your videos helped me so much that I jumped from 1650 to almost 1800 thank u !

[@revakumar6570]

Great concept as usual Mr Daniel. In the spirit of D4. Nice game. Ur No. 1 Supporter

[@davidonum4272]

Favorite Speedrun episode

[@saurishs]

goated

[@laurynastruskauskas6586]

Have been really enjoying your vids for a while. You personally helped me improve my chess in a level which might seem not so easy. Ive learned really interesting ideas from you and I sometimes aplly them on my own games. Thank you danya, youre a great teacher. Keep it up. I notice your speedrun account is around the same level as my main, do you play fans in this speedrun?

[@gabrielk2295]

Such a brilliant attack!!

[@mrpotatohed4]

I like the brown board much more, it's very cozy chess and nicer on the eyes. I would like very much if you stick to that

[@fujiapple9675]

Oooo like the background at 12:58!

[@alexf0101]

watching for knowledge and pausing for solving the puzzles danya poses, that's time used effectively

[@sinify6676]

Regardless of the fact that the engine considers the queen sac of game 1 a blunder, that calculation was awesome to see. Further, there is a 0.01% chance his opponent would have survived those lines lol

[@jonoisedev]

"This is where the supreme leader needs to think" ...proceeds to plan the enemy downfall in stylish way.

[@tiberiusvetus9113]

Amazing teacher.

[@cloudgaming2680]

The born of Danya's Gambit ? coolest Queen sac ever

[@dsrguru]

Great video! Btw the Chernev book with classic games is not Logical Chess: Move By Move but Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played. Logical Chess is more master vs amateur games like this speed run.

[@brunilda]

I still love the way when Danya needs to calculate deeply he actually closes his eyes and stops looking at the board... I know GMs can visualize the whole board very well but it is still very cool to see. I wonder if looking at the actual board can be counterproductive because you are actually staring at a position that is different from what you are calculating

[@brucewayne2184]

Oh my godddd this guy is so good.

[@MemoryDestiny]

Danya really said "AAAH MY CALCULATIONS"

[@mattm6624]

I Always like before i start watching

[@JonathanS344]

Crazy that Danya (not every day) streams in the morning, then teaches chess to students, then streams again at night! Mind-blowing commitment to the stream and to the game itself!

[@filiptejic1420]

"We need to go nuts in a very strategic way" - Daniel Naroditsky 3:26

[@donoi2k22]

"we need to go nuts in a strategic way" hah

[@teefaka]

Im just glad that im getting free lessons on youtube.. gg Danya

[@DrummerJoeyStix]

day 11 of saying you the man Danya, always chuckin out great content. You're an excellent teacher and a brilliant player.

[@hthought]

I have no words to describe how helpful those videos are for people who enjoy chess analysis and want to learn things. This is A grade material from one of the strongest GMs in the world. Massively appreciated.

[@arleyantes9321]

I enjoy watching the old speedruns videos, but Sensei got even better as a teacher.

[@Hellmuth4]

recommends my 1st and favorite chess book. has never read it himself

[@monodroidv77]

Danya's thumbnails are pretty good

[@eatmaaddy2]

danny thinking while playing against u is terrifying, i would resign too

[@dannie92]

I like the simulator game font you are using 😎

[@Force95042]

That queen sack 🤩

[@smrtfasizmu6161]

That insane calculation of a queen sac which was done in less then a minute is truly something else

[@jagerofwands]

"Now it's time for us to collect the harvest."

[@theTeflonDon1]

Dan the Supreme leader

[@mikoajozarowski5028]

"... combining e5 and g6 is rarely a good idea" Danya talking smack about the King's Indian 😂

[@chessersarthak]

Nice Sir

[@kabobchsm8497]

D4: 0:04 Open Sicilian: 13:02

[@student99bg]

Very nice game

[@joerubelowsky864]

Is there a website that I can explore formal teaching from you? I purchased your books. How can I get onto that live stream? You are the only person that really explains stuff that nobody explains! Your you tube videos are AWSOME!

[@Sun-gs6hq]

Gut

[@alessandrodimeo6570]

I also start thinking when it's too late!

[@self-righteousideologue9398]

That square on D6 is making my mouth water. So juicy.

[@christiantittmann3496]

Well it is still a beautiful line with the queen sac even if it does not work you never get this on board so i guess well done.

[@BorisNVM]

that a bummer

[@williambarnes3021]

Aman showed us yesterday you cant trust stockfish 😉

[@HANDSSSS]

True... True

[@michaels5]

Great video. Can you play Ruy Lopez?

[@bastianjrgensen9513]

≈1300 likes vs. 3 dislikes don't know anyone else with that ratio. Keep up the good work :)

[@masteroflame6141]

Knight to F3 in the first game was a huge blunder. To understand why, we first need to look at what black played a move before: Pawn to D5. Now this move is unassuming on its own, but it's brilliance is revealed once you notice white's pawn on E5. By definition, all chess players MUST En Passant once given the opportunity to, which Danya does not do. Therefore, they played an illegal move and as such they will be sent to jail as soon as the opponent realizes this fact.

[@leigh71able]

I find myself thinking, what would Danya do in this position, in my own games

[@TheBuddhaBilly]

I notice a sudden rating increase from 1400 to 1500 in this video. Are the games that are not on KZbin still available somewhere? Love the content!

[@winterwolf3435]

He streams these live on his twitch, but of course usually the content is a few weeks behind the streams, so you might have to scroll

[@qianweijia1]

I didn't realize how dominating this was but after 13. Bd3 d5?? It's actually Mate in 7 moves lmao. rnb1qr2/pp3pnk/2p1pBpp/3pP3/2PP2PP/3B4/PP1Q1P2/R3K1NR w KQ d6 0 14

[@kosed7041]

At 29:39 after he plays Nc3 can you play Nxd6+? If he takes, then Qxd6 and Kxd8 so a rook and a pawn for two pieces, and if he plays after Nxd6+, Kxd8, then Nxf7+, Ke7 and Qf3, keeping a rook and 2 pawns for two pieces? I understand that this way your attack is not as strong, but is it possible, or winning for white?

[@horplesmoff]

"now we could do this move and it would still be winning, but if we wanted to be as ACCURATE, and as PRECISE as possible, what's the most CLINICAL move we could make to be the most ACCURATE, PRECISE, and CLINICAL?"

[@enverhoxha2698]

Always play Bc1!

[@UltimatePedogay5]

Daniel, your identical twin works at the St Louis Chess Museum. He sold me a chess board for an antique chess set.

[@marcel2711]

you can calculate all these combinations in your head in several seconds? that's why we don't have any chance agains a GM :D

[@binnieb173]

Could you ever do a line for black(and white) on queens gambit accepted?

[@syauqiachmad]

its crazy to think GM can exploit your bad moves in just couple of moves

[@Samuel99173]

5:20 takeenpassanttakeenpassanttakeenpassant

[@briandwi2504]

Belter!

[@thesheq5023]

19:30 knight takes pawn is checkmate for white

[@moe_1838]

No it just blunders the Knight after Bishop takes d6

[@thesheq5023]

@@moe_1838 queen takes biahop leads to mate on the e file

[@moe_1838]

@@thesheq5023 how the e file is blocked by 2 pawns

[@jonnenne]

I have to say that game 1 wasn't really that educational but it was super interesting.

[@SP-jh5db]

So why between each game there is big rating jump (1393->1497)? Do we not get to see the games in between on KZbin?

[@tuddgrimley8532]

My guess is his editor friend Clyde is picking out these half hour segments from Twitch to put on youtube. To get the most from his speedrun we probably ought to follow him there and participate in the chat finding moves and asking questions. Which is pretty tempting for me because Danya seems to enjoy answering good questions and would give you the time of day, unlike some streamers who only do so if you just gave them money

[@sabriozgur4843]

Anyone knows the decision making book he talks about not related to chess?

[@miemie8733]

Take the night

[@AureliusAurelius]

This would’ve been an immortal

[@casey2040]

Against a 1400?

[@archiebellega956]

Position 5:27 is actually mate in 7. So wow, even strong GM like Danya missed it. Although danya does try to play as 1400 instead of against GM. Against GM he might actually see the lines.

[@archiebellega956]

The lines are 14.h5 Nf5 15.hxg6+ Kg8(..kxg6 16. Qxh6#) 16. gxf5 Qe7(really nothing works, Qe7 gives you 2 more checks to prolong the mate) 17. Qxh7 Qb4+. 18. Kf1 Qe1+ 19. Kxf1 random moves. 20. Qg7#/Qh7#/Qh8#

[@archiebellega956]

And if Black doesn't play Nf5 in move 14 the Queen sack lines danya shows is the mate lines

[@supalaplic9641]

You shouldn't try this at home 🤣

[@MaisDennis]

D4 has such a different meaning in 🇧🇷 lol

[@rg-cb2wd]

Twitch book did he copy?

[@brittonandrews8994]

nobody explains things better

[@DMSBrian24]

at 22 what if Qc6, offering a trade? i don't see a good continuation

[@DMSBrian24]

nvm Danya explains it later ^^

[@mareksicinski3726]

12:54 wouldn't that usually be d6 e5?

[@JeezJeezy]

Thank you for sharing all this wonderful content! Only constructive suggestion I have is to add some noise gates to your OBS to get rid of some of that white noise/paper sound/clicking/etc. Your content is dope; put some shine on it!

[@robertofortunato6647]

6:40 Qxh6 doesn't work because : Qxh6, Kxh6, h5, Kh7 and now there's no mate.. For example hxg6, Kg8

[@jasoncostan1632]

He explained that dude

[@codegeass7162]

@3:35 what happens if black just plays kh8? kh8, bh4, g5, bg3, and Nf5. Now won't the knight be taken and white be down the pawn after bxf6, exf6, qxf6 and won't white also have a bad bishop on g3? If instead after kh8 then bd2 won't black play Nf5 and be fine and winning the e pawn? White is probably still better but wouldn't it have been better for Daniel if he played Bf6 instead of Nf6? I don't see why Nf6 and leaving the bishop to be attacked by the h pawn is better...

[@jasoncostan1632]

Kh8, bd2, nf5, and i think knight back to e4... i think

[@potapich2]

nice one, thank you?