"I'm still losing that's the fu-that's the amazing thing."

"I don't fear one rook in the seventh rank" Famous last words...

I compiled a list of Danya’s sayings: - When you find a good move, look for a better one - Don’t let your bishop bite on granite - Your pieces don’t always have to be conquering Mount Everest/ distributing the Covid vaccine - The threat is stronger than the execution - When your opponent plays passively, strike in the center - No need to reinvent the wheel, just develop pieces normally - Bad bishops defend good pawns - You want to perform a task with the piece of least possible value - Sometimes your knights need to go to Frankfurt airport - Keep the tension - Something something potential energy - Queen should be the supporting actress - Loose pieces drop off - A Type 1 Undefended Piece is a piece that is not protected by any other pieces. - A Type 2 Undefended Piece is a piece that is only protected by one other piece (Overloading tactics arise from this) - An outpost is not inherently good - When you’re considering a multiple-move tactic, try flipping the order - If your opponent tries to stop your idea, ask yourself the Sam Shankland Question: What if I do it anyway? - Doubled pawns aren’t inherently bad - Lastly: Rules are meant to be broken

UPDATE: THAT FIRST GUY WAS INDEED A CHEATER AND HE'S BEEN BANNED. Danya played a fantastic game and he wasn't outplayed

Account closed for fair play… Daniel drawing a computer, that’s a high level play

I for one am glad you refute cheating accusations, like it’s somehow impossible for grand masters to ever lose or make mistakes

That game was crazy! it felt like some sort of tv show moment where the main character comes across someone unexpectedly powerful and it takes everything to just barely get out of there unscathed. i was very invested

Holly shit. This was the most intense game in this speedrun series. For a moment I felt like I was losing there. I love this series that much.

hold on babe danya just uploaded a 41 minute master class on the caro kann

Unfortunately, Danya's opponent got banned. This cheater played a LOT of titled players. damn

This might be my favorite speedrun episode ever, seeing danya navigate a sketchy position is really instructive and entertaining. I find myself giving up in these yucky positions and this really helps show how to hold on and play it out.

that stalemate what a genius 😂😂

I think your opponent might be a titled player, playing on a smurf account. He has played many games against Aman and even won a few games.

Ok so this was fascinating ... Both playing the best moves, then at Danya's first think (before playing a5), I was following with the engine and the engine was like a5, everything else is bad and I was like erm what, what is even point and then this was directly followed by Danya's explanation ... I still cannot believe this stuff is free! Like the entire game both players were playing essentially only first Stockfish lines! It's funny though how much the engine hates Qa1, it says +3.4 ... Thank you so much for all of this!

Love this channel. His way of explaining is so clear and thorough. He's such a good teacher.

This has been the most satisfying game to watchc in the entire speed run until now if you ask me. Just so amazing to see Daniel being pushed to his limits.

Love the educational content you make @Daniel. And that you upload more to youtube is best! keep the frequency up!

you are an amazing streamer , excellent teacher and such a chill personality to watch. thanks for the amazing videos and please keep it up

18:21 "I'm still lost, thats the fucked up thing about it" I've never been so mad at myself for missing a stream and missing this glorious moment live with GM Twitchchat

18:08 was a really smart move putting the rook on an open file

To me, fairly obvious in last minute of the game - Danya moving instantly because he understands everything. The other guy taking 6 seconds a move.

Wow, that was high drama! So much fun to watch. I was riveted to my phone. Great stuff. Thank you!

Absolutely loved watching this. This was a fascinating game. Exciting in every way :)

Just incredible. High level chess. Danya remains essentially undefeated in the speed run but dang. Wow.

The best part is that the Speedrun lives on! Also, good to see some strong opposition in this game.

Damn this felt like a star wars battle where the Jedi apprentice manage to survive a duel with a powerful Sith Lord with a miracle at the end

I love this series. It's like what Powerplaychess does but the player is also the commentator and it's played and commentated at the same time. It lets me follow the thought process quite clearly (except for those very long calculations that I can't handle even with the video paused).

In fairness to chat Danya's opponent was probably cheating as his account was closed due to Fair Play. Also hysterical how he blundered the rook during time trouble.

Good stream Daniel, I enjoyed your playing and analysis

This game was rollercoster of emotions, a never saw Danya outplayed this badly

Oh man, the level of deep positional thinking from a GM is crazy. Awesome content Danya!

Very very instructive Video, thank you daniel:)

I love the accusations every game someone makes a good move. "A 2400 made a strong move? Impossible!" "Someone had 98% accuracy? Must be cheating!" (Which implies Daniel also cheated this game)

the most beautiful turbo gm swindle ive ever seen, watch this one over and over

An absolutely incredible game.

Daniel is so resourceful its just amazing

Excited to see the Caro!

Thanks very much for the instructive game.

"wait wait let me calculate" 11:49 *Proceeds to look on his engine hidden in his palm*

Haha the first game was a great chess hustler lesson! Sneaky unexpected rook move and forced stalemate. A lot to learn here. Thanks Danya.

Holy **** danya you are the best chess teacher and one of the best chess youtubers, and yet one of the best chess players of the world.

I respect the stalemate and the cheeky rook move at the end to win the rook lol

pawn cube!! lets fucking goooo!

wah gwaan brother danya, keep it going!

Really a beautiful and instructive game

Nice timing! I'm about to learn Caro Kann.

Fantastic video. I found it very interesting to find you play against someone who really could put you to the test. I was hoping you were able to talk to your opponent a bit in this video.

Awesome game, immensely well played

Awesome game! I jumped out of my seat when he blundered the rook

Hahahaha did not know you had that in you near the end! Awesome!

when I saw Danya's tactical pawn qube I knew he couldn't lose

Every idea is 'typical' according to Daniel. I'm no gm, but I've been playing chess a long time and some of his typical ideas I've never heard of.

I feel like I am the main character of online chess while watching the speedrun and Danya is my strong, experienced mentor.

gosh this is a fantastic series

this dood will have nightmares about that draw for years to come ... imgaine getting tricked like that and having over 1 min on the clock lmao ... gotta be crushing

Amazing game by Mr. 'Ditsky! Icing on the cake was using tome pressure to grab a free rook, which imo based on the opponents play, seemed qay top accurate and he completely deserved that disrespect from the rook lolol

Finally, a worthy opponent

So dirty, yet so good! 👏🏻

Love that feeling when I get off work and there's a new danya speedrun

Highkey thank you high level opponent for giving me another game in the series

This guy switches up his streaming spot every other day

20 minute game, 20 minute analysis thanks for the good instruction!

Props to his opponent. Well played game!

lol you can see the moment he played with and without engine 😅

2:11, wow! Either he's really lucky that the knight is still stuck while very deep into the position (without a pawn sac), or he's studied that line, or simply he's just using an engine. Considering that his account was closed for fair play violations, that last-mentioned situation seems most likely.

Good game 🤝 * starts throwing stuff around the room *

The full dirty tricks course would be priceless 😀

I cannot believe you got that draw at the end hahaha

I've never seen Daniel under this much pressure against someone who's not a GM. Huge props to the opponent.

THANK YOU DANYA FOR MAKING A CARO VIDEO :)

This is what separate very good chess players from true GMs. Ability to find solution in utter darkness. You had absolutely no chance of winning or drawing this game so you made yourself a chance. Mad respect for this movie like ending!

Danya is so nice. Unlike Hikaru and others, always chooses to give the benefit of the doubt about cheaters. Turns out this guy got banned...

Amazing video. I wish to play so beautiful Chess one day

I looked up at my screen and saw Danya had a rook versus 3 connected pawns and knew it was over so I had to rewind the whole video to see what the heck happened. I'm absolutely baffled that you stalemated in a dead lost position, just wow.

That was amazing

Ah my favorite opening with black presented by my favorite chess teacher

Best video ever

11:55 The way he calculate 😂😂😂😂. Not even looking at the board, I know he's a beast, but for my 1400 eyes, still amazes me

Yay, more ELO vitamins!

I adore the kraken defense

Rapid games against good opponents are entertaining

tough game, thanks

That was one dirty draw. But nice desperado trick.

Lol, he tricked his opponent into blundering the rook knowing his opponent would've pre-moved.

Danya went with my automatic black opening. Instaclick for sure

That's some phycology there lol 36:41

Daniel I highly suggest you to level your mic audio because every video I watch of yours when the adds kick in the volume is x2 louder and it is so annoying, you are the only youtuber I follow where this happens, very hard to fall asleep while watching your videos :C

holy fkn shit that was the most butt-clenching game i have ever seen

Witnessing this masterpiece after 2 years

Where Danya said C5 was the only move, I've seen rook f e8 and knight f8 recommended in that set up. I wonder if the computer would've like that? The knight has some good options from f8.

Best and most challenging game in the speedrun

Your the man Naroditsky

I'm gonna use that flagging technique lol I need it

This right here is why chess is what it is

I had to stop the game portion of the video and take a break… 3 times! I could smell the wood burning (meaning my brain overheating). It took quite a bit for me to follow, as much as I could anyway. Thank you so much GM Danya for both your sincerity and clarity. You have a wonderful character, young man!

Amazing game

The dirty tricks at 18:06 have you no shame Danya

I'm so proud that at 26:46 , my first instincts was Qb8

After 11.c4 the best move is Re8. Because it doesnt allow the rook takes the control of the seventh row and allow the Nf8 preparing for Ke6 or Ng6.

Beautifully played rook and pawn endgame by the opponent, his Kh4 Kg3 manoeuvre with h5 to finish was a great demonstration of staying sharp in a winning position. Very lucky that the stalemate cheese move Re7 didn't get punished 😂