Pawn Races | Principles of Chess Endgames | GM Naroditsky

[@jonathansimbomeepo]

The fact that this series is free is already amazing but is besides the point. Regardless of that, this series is shaping up to be the best video endgame content anywhere. Kudos Danya!

[@rakhatthenut3815]

Tired of these comments, honestly, we all understood already that we lucky that the videos are free, stop writing same shit under all videos.

[@darthmegan4237]

Nothing wrong with reiterating appreciation ^^

[@nephandi2316]

@@rakhatthenut3815 We gotta say something for the Algorithm :p

[@sbxftr]

@@rakhatthenut3815 you have so much hate in your heart, i recommend trying yoga

[@benH215]

Agreed!

[@Erikluzs]

I love how Daniel will thank us for listening when he’s the grandmaster giving us all these free lessons and ideas, I am and I’m sure we all are extremely grateful

[@totalhysteria]

Because he is a down-to-earth gentleman. That's the main reason I liked him from the first time.

[@jacobshirley3457]

It's a win-win situation.

[@ryanoneal8480]

I mean tbf he does benefit from having an audience, not that he wouldn't have a career as a commentator/writer but it is definitely mutually beneficial

[@sherazchannel8ji]

@@ryanoneal8480 there is humility in working for reward but it is also very easy to also get into flattery. But humility in hardwork is respected because when dealing with people, we all appreciate respect. I think he is trying to go with this approach. Every one tries to do the best they can in their ability.

[@groverclinton1081]

I hope this becomes the go-to repository for endgame knowledge, better than the famous endgame books.

[@sarcastaball]

Dude. Why don't you keep your craziness to yourself.

[@alekhinesgun9997]

@@sarcastaball where’s the lie🤔

[@sarcastaball]

@@alekhinesgun9997 what lie

[@alekhinesgun9997]

@@sarcastaball why is he crazy?

[@sarcastaball]

@@alekhinesgun9997 I have no idea. I don't even know the guy. What lie was you talking about earlier?

[@Julz--93]

Danya, I just want to say please don’t stop making these endgame videos because they have less views. They may not be as popular as opening videos or the speedrun but it does not change the fact that endgame lessons are absolutely necessary. What’s more is that other chess content creators do not tend to go into endgames and when they do, do not go into the same level as depth. You are doing the chess community all over the world a massive service!

[@reesem6411]

Danya thanking us for sticking around for the whole video, when its us who should be thanking him. I have no problem with long videos, that just means that its more in depth and overall we the viewers are learning more. Especially since Danya is such a great teacher, really good at explaining things.

[@samglasnovich4682]

So true it's funny!

[@niccor1506]

These endgame videos are a refreshing change from the millions of opening videos on KZbin. Thank you Danya.

[@ZenMadman]

26:22 - I'm sitting here staring at the board for 10 minutes, thinking each pawn is about to promote on the next move, not able to figure out how black is going to skewer white. I unpause the video and Danya's like, "The pawns are going the opposite direction." And then the exercise is much easier! If only there were numbers and letters on the board that made it easy to tell which way the pawns were going. There are? Oh, right. Maybe I should look at those more often.

[@piyushgalav6483]

This means so much for people like us who are so passionate about chess but can't afford lessons either due to financial reasons or lacking a confidence in ourselves to invest money in chess. You are greatest Danya!

[@sanju200100]

Agree.. I am so passionate but can’t spend too much money on coaching. Danya, is like the real blessing to my chess career

[@JanischMaximilian]

8:50 Rule 1: Don‘t take unnecessary pawns. 15:15 Rule 2: Don‘t put your king in the checking zone of your opponents passing pawns. 25:05 Rule 3: Simultaneous queen promotion doesn’t always imply a draw. 29:30 Rule 4: Use your king to force the other king into the checking zone of your passing pawns or to prevent the other king from stopping your pawn. 41:45 Rule 5: Prepare for a pawn race by pushing the prospective passer beforehand. 41:55 Bonus rule: You don‘t always have to participate in a pawn race.

[@ZhioN360]

Danya, when people look back on your videos years from now I think you may be looked at as the most influential chess educator of this generation, and one of the best of all time. You've adapted the content to the media of video and online play, and your clarity and depth have improved my rating and understanding of the game (and I'm sure many others) enormously over the year or so I've followed you. Thanks for everything brother!

[@davidmays2660]

Just won a long pawn endgame because of the principles laid out in your last video. Can't wait to keep leveling up!

[@Dudebug2000]

I'm so madly in love with this series to be honest. I may have an obsession. I thought I knew more than I did until now. Thank you Daniel.

[@waltsemrau4260]

52 minutes on pawn races! Daniel, you’re crazy. Thank you so much. Haven’t even watched the video yet but I’m stoked

[@Gretchaninov]

It's hilarious how nervous Daniel is and yet he's one of the best chess teachers out there. This is great material.

[@slimjim2549]

From the last video, already gained 50 rating, knew how to simplify to a favorable endgame. Danya is the best teacher. Ascended beyond super gm teacher, now is stockfish level teacher.

[@westonwheeler2311]

Its actually crazy just how well articulated he is with teaching to lower level players like he is

[@ashish612]

Guys the best thing you can do is “like” this video so Danya gets some recognition and well deserved reward for such good quality free content. This level of advice from a GM would have cost you a lot of money only 20-30 years ago. I lied. The best thing you can do is donate to him directly on Twitch. But if not, this is the best thing on KZbin.

[@syauqiachmad]

_"The opening teach you opening, the endgame teach you chess."_ - S. Gerzadowicz

[@gannicus9995]

I’ve been watching youtube for god knows how long but this is the first time in my life that I liked a video before actually watching it.

[@sanju200100]

He is by far the best chess teacher on KZbin The content is amazing. Love that he is so humble, and this end game series was much needed. I watched his Passing pawn the other day and already won one game thanks to Danya. I infact had a pawn race situation yesterday (before this video) and I lost it. Now going back to that game I know where I went wrong

[@animantus]

You deserve 10x more subs.

[@groverclinton1081]

This channel is seriously undersubbed. Hopefully that will change with time.

[@jefferson_caminhoes_2]

The best teacher. The same time he's teaching chess, he's also teaching english for us, foreign language. Flawless

[@rbr4784]

I'm so excited for the evolution of this series.

[@sachinss5854]

Thanks man... edit : you don't have to worry if the video is longer than usual...as the content is pure gold....i don't think anybody is going to complain about that ....if they think it's long ....they can go take a break and come back later and finish it🤷.

[@John2xl]

Just managed to draw a lost position this afternoon by “deep-freezing” my opponents pawns. A concept I learnt in the previous video. Thanks Sensei ♟

[@ericzenk4404]

great idea for a series. I am liking all the videos. I have to go to bed but I got 18 minutes in calculating all the positions in my head. (One example I only calculated the losing line for white, which kind of justifies the "don't take unnecesary pawns"). This type of video is one where I know if I put in the work, I will get better.

[@cupass6179]

THE GREATEST SERIES ON KZbin

[@drsmithsoftware]

It has all been said before but it bears repeating that this endgame series (and virtually all of Daniel's other content for that matter) is brilliant. He is an excellent pedagogue and his love for the game is infectious. Thank you Daniel!

[@huiticus]

Please keep making these. I understand they take more effort and may get less views but they're exactly the kind of content that makes me feel like supporting you directly

[@Gralen84]

Please keep making hour long videos. The more content the better quality these videos are becoming. Thanks for all your hardwork Daniel.

[@massimoseveri3600]

This serie is an instant classic in chess teaching. Amazing!

[@Viriais]

Haven’t seen the video yet, but I’m loving it. Please Daniel, idk if the numbers are backing this series but don’t stop it! This is so so precious. Thanks for everything!

[@noone-ld7pt]

God this series just continues to amaze! Done with my first watch through, going to go back and take comprehensive notes later! The concept of forcing the oponent king to a certain square with your own king was completely new idea to me! Absolutely amazing subtleties!

[@bradharper641]

These topics are not covered on KZbin even in most endgame courses Keep making these videos sir BEST CHESS CHANNEL out there

[@RandomChessPerson]

These are amazing! I love the systematic format, definitions, rules, etc. I've seen other "teaching" videos about endgames but they seem to be mostly examples or "here's the right move" without giving me a framework for learning the principles. This series, though, resembles that of a professor who is organized and prepared to teach. Great job!

[@laurynastruskauskas6586]

Its crazy how useful this is. Im 1700 and Id think these simple concepts wouldn't make much difference, but I've already used them in almost every game Ive played since the series started. Very helpful thanks.

[@chessgains8075]

1700 rapid on chesscom? See you in the pool then if so.

[@pancho5003]

This is literally gold for casual players who still want to play well. You sir get my subscription for life!

[@EvilRamin]

I'm soooo thankful that this exists and that it's free, god bless you Daniel

[@alecmartin29]

Just going through these videos again to cement them more, but always thanks for this content. Well thought out. Well researched. Extensive. We don't deserve it. Thank you

[@zasfp]

Not sure if you ever see comments on these 2+ year old videos. But this series got me from occasional viewer to subscriber. Thanks! These videos are awesome

[@guilhermepn9296]

Top notch content. Brilliant examples and very practical rules. I loved Yasser’s Winning Chess Endgames for fundamentals and to me this series is right up there as a next step in my improvement. Thank you, Danya!

[@bailinhuang]

Looking at the views, this new series is doing really well! Btw, shouldn't Daniel also promote his book Mastering Complex Endgames: Practical Lessons on Critical Ideas & Plans?

[@124blazer]

My one comment was going to be that you should put all the rules on the screen at some point for people that want to write it down. You sir are a magician! Incredible work.

[@benjaminmallette130]

Won a game by applying Trousers yesterday. These videos are absolutely gold. Thank you Sensei !

[@joelpalkia]

the last position is an absolute beauty, just 4 pawns on each side but it is so rich in depth.

[@MatildaHinanawi]

Have to add again, this series is very followable and enjoyable even for a beginner like me, thanks!

[@WetWading]

Pawn Race Rules 1. Do not capture unnecessary pawns. 2. Do not step away into the checking zone of your opponent's passer. 3. Simultaneous promotion /= draw. 4. Use your king to force the enemy king into the checking zone or to prevent the enemy king from stopping your pawn. 5. Prepare for pawn races by pushing the prospective passer beforehand. Bonus: You don't always have to participate in a pawn race.

[@jobliar937]

1 8:48

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4 29:22

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5 42:30

[@PerfectlyWeird]

Thank you!

[@joaoqueiroz7592]

Thank you . This series will become a classic. For sure. Thank you here from Portugal

[@Concordborn14]

Loving this series! A great explanation of endgames and I'm already seeing dividend in my games.

[@91iamlegend]

this is the only 50 minute video on youtube that i just sit down and watch from start to beginning....

[@franklinwhitsell2987]

As an 1800 OTB player I think this was quite instructive. I can IF I have enough time on the clock brute force calculate these positions, but understanding there is a short cut in how I think about the position could save many games that end in a time scramble. We've all been there OTB everyone has used up all their time and playing on their increments or close to it. It is difficult to achieve reliable results without having this type of knowledge even if you could calculate it in perfect conditions. Thanks for this.

[@noahhan6592]

I love these videos! I'm hoping to catch them in order like you mentioned but it would be helpful if you were able to number them in the title or the description somewhere in case someone gets behind but wants to study in a linear fashion! Thanks so much!

[@jl1992]

Thanks to this channel, over the last 2 months or so, I've gained more points on chesscom then I did in an entire year previously. I can't believe I only recently found Daniel's channel because it is absolutely the greatest free chess resource on the internet.

[@adrianjensen2504]

Although agad is great for entertainment I’ve learned exponentially more from you in the last few months than years of watching his channel. You are my new go to, keep it up!

[@TheTallter]

Thank you for this endgame series! I actually just won a completely lost endgame because of elements you taught in this video! I eagerly await future entries in this highly informative series. Thank you!!

[@Suho1004]

I was so excited to find the solution to the fourth rule problem (I won't elaborate to avoid spoilers!). I know Danya set it up for us and primed us to find it, but it was still the best thing that happened to me all day.

[@Tremaine26]

Chess is so amazing in how much there is to learn and get better at. I'm loving this series.

[@junedy5043]

didn’t expect that fast! Thank you so much

[@Zanrokson]

Absolutely brilliant series here. And please don't worry about the length, I feel that is one of the things that make it feel special and comprehensive. Keep it up!

[@TigerChess2]

I hope you also make a series on positional ideas. There is no good series on that topic and many players suffer from that

[@mospc4993]

Thanks very much, Danya. I hope you are getting good compensation from the work you put into your content. You are such a natural effortless teacher: articulate, clear, structured, passionate, and methodic. Keep them coming, brother. Cheers from Colombia!

[@BlueKnight0499]

What a great video to add to the collection of great videos. "This is not pacman" favorite line.

[@Hossein_ghanaei]

Great series. I never thought that Endgame could be this much interesting and fun.

[@joeybrown9952]

Dare I say it, these are infinitely more helpful than Kasparov's masterclass, with the benefit of being infinitely cheaper!

[@mikejschin]

Danya shouldn't worry about the length of these videos: they are so interesting and instructive that they would remain fascinating at 3 times their length.

[@FM1234]

I already look forward to these videos :) They're very entertaining to me.

[@lukastux3024]

Amazing!! This is the best pawn endgame explanation series ever! I wasn't aware at all how complex pawn races could be.

[@bulac9]

42:07 yeap, I'm still listening. Thank you for this series!

[@thomasdequincey5811]

I wrote this in the last videos comment section, but I'll say it again anyway. Adding time stamps with a clear label for each section of the video would make them much more user friendly and allow the viewer to navigate them with ease.

[@danielotazo1042]

I've seen quite a few chess videos on youtube. In my opinion this is the best series so far. Thanks a lot for these excellently well explained lessons, Daniel.

[@mizhabs6]

this series is insane!! ur giving rules! its amazing i have literally never seen anything more intuitive and useful teaching chess so effectively using examples..there are many contents carrying endgame theory and stuff but never ever like making us think more practically and think for ourselves.. i thought endgames were all about theory but now i know its not . thank you danya! :)

[@tonylikesphysics]

Please consider numbering these in the title. Someone unfamiliar with your awesome videos might search for “pawn race” tutorials and then they can immediately see this is part of an invaluable series.

[@jukorebal5213]

These positions are great examples of actual pawn races. There is no better way to learn them than watching yours videos!

[@footballn4life1]

Absolutely brilliant series, this helped me significantly! I appreciate the top quality work Danya, thank you! Absolutely crushed the 1,800 computer with these fundamental understandings. Used your lesson to create two outside passers against a knight, A and H pawns. King was running around with against gap tooth trousers 😂🤣

[@kschroed123]

Daniel - wonderful stuff! A suggestion - when you present a position it would be helpful right from the beginning to hear board orientation and first to move. It will help us set up the position while watching and not give away the subsequent solution. Again. appreciate the content - I'm an intermediate who's started weekly coaching and this is where we've been spending our time - a timely supplement to my coaching.

[@gunnermartineau5837]

The position at 34:15 is interesting from a black to move perspective as well! (I thought it was black to move when solving it haha) 1… Kxh3 2. Kd4 Kxg4 3. c4 Kf4! 4. c5 g4 ect… 8. c8Q g1Q+ 9. Kd5 Qd1+ followed by …Qg4+ Kinda cool that you got a 2 for 1 position there!

[@zoklev]

wow holy shit, you're right there's so much hidden depth&complexity to pawn races

[@stefanf922]

Your love and passion for the game makes watching exciting. It's very cool.

[@halfhusky]

Thanks for the video. This series is already shaping up to be fantastic. I find an hour a manageable time to digest and its helpful to have you not rush and explain each situation so fully. My only suggestion would be to add chapter markers on the videos. I've already found myself going back to these videos to show friends and refresh the concepts for myself and it would be helpful to be able to see where each section begins.

[@gauravmishra132]

This is the greatest end game series on youtube

[@83rockboyyo]

it's stunning how the raw passion of some GMs can translate into the career of some kid who has never played chess before i guess 2022 has some silver linings

[@scarface-xo4jm]

All your videos have helped me play better over the board thank you Daniel

[@DerekGartee]

This is already my favorite series on youtube and its seems like the best is yet to come. Thank you for the effort and time put into this treasure of a series. Bravo Danya!

[@calvinlittle7]

It's nice to see Danya legitimately enthusiastic about content he's putting out again!

[@VideoMan-e]

I enjoyed every minute of this video!!! Very systematic presentation of information! Danya is so eloquent!

[@RG001100]

27:10 haha, neat. I love seeing people geek out about stuff they love.

[@oscarwong67]

this video is great! I think the hardest part is identifying that a pawn race will definitely happen

[@gauge421]

Excellent. Thank you. I have a suggestion/idea for this series. You might consider numbering them either in the video thumbnail or the title so that other people who come across them know what order to watch them in. This won’t really affect me, as I’ll be watching for new videos to be released, but if this does end up being 50+ videos, that might be helpful. Thank you for putting the effort into making these. Very helpful.

[@JM-gz1cp]

I have said it before and I will say it again danya is the best instructional chess teacher out there.

[@Soulcella]

I love the structure, explanation and method you are teaching Danny! So valuable, thank you so much!

[@linconmende]

Hey, just rewatching this video one year after.. and I will probably be back here next year. Great series Sensei

[@xMartyZz]

Hey Danya, I am incredibly grateful for this series and I think you have taken a great approach towards teaching it. I would just like to make a suggestion - would it be possible to put the PGNs of the positions, at least the ones towards the end of the video, in the description so that we could easily put these positions on an online board to better be able to play around with it?

[@mathurin3398]

Creating the positions by hand is extremely fast and easy with the position editor on lichess

[@jakecoleman4523]

If you make 50-60 videos in this series like you originally said, I can guarantee I will be watching every single one of those videos. This was a genius idea, and awesome of you to follow through with. Thank you

[@AkimboSlicee]

This series is great, they make endgames seem fun! Thanks for the great content!

[@alexwiththeglasses]

After watching the previous video I was thinking about what a waste it’ll be to see GM Danya reviewing basic endgame scenarios (I think they’re called theoretical endgames?) like other videos already do, even though these videos convinced me even as a beginner to make endgame study a high priority. But I was wrong. GM Danya is already bringing so much more to the table here! Given his insightful commentary in hundreds of other videos I should have known better😆🤯🙏

[@joeybrown9952]

I'm pulling out a board, pencil, and notebook and am excited to dive in!

[@Not3xactly]

Amazing content. Seriously flabbergasted how good this is. I always thought it was ironic that chess actually gets more complicated and less intuitive when fewer pieces are on the board.

[@tadkoz]

Cannot wait for the rest of this series! I love your videos Danya!

[@thechosenone2163]

Excellent and instructive. Thanks again Danya, you're the best!

[@bughunter1766]

I can see I will need to watch these videos several times each.

[@colepatterson6408]

I love all your videos, but especially this series so far. Really appreciate all of the instructive value, I know I will become a better chess player from watching and understanding these concepts. Thanks for all your hard work!