I still can't get over the fact that Danya has fewer subs than Hikaru or Levy. He is easily the best chess content creator. 💕 💕 😘

Dude I thought your last few episodes were incredible. Your Averbackh video is my favorite instructive chess video on KZfaq. The way you slowly dismantled that guy was unreal.

I absolutely love the longer time controls where you talk a lot about the subtleties of the position! I always get a lot out of it and it's fascinating

Def not boring man, main reason I watch your videos IS because you go really in depth into the positions, possibilities, calculations, and reasoning that goes on in the game, you literally answer the questions I have without me having to ask you, just FYI your one of the main Super GM's I follow due to the fact of your most educational videos, it might not be much to many people here but I went from 400 to 950 just by watching your videos, kudos to you and thank you for your time good sir!

"let me think for a second" *literally thinks for a second*

Hey Daniel it's absolutely not a grind to listen to you talk about positions and moves in 15 minute games. This has to be the best speedrun series I've watched on KZfaq! Thanks for such great free mentorship!!

Imagine you get a chance to play against Danya and afterwards you pull up the stream and he calls your game "disappointing" and "not that interesting" lol

Daniel, you have the best chess content on KZfaq for those who really wants to learn the game. The way you explain your thoughts through the game is very instructive. I’v learned a lot from you. Thanks.

I love how you call out "tempting" moves and explain the drawbacks and blunders that they lead to. Exceptional lesson!

Danya, I could listen to you explain the subtleties in a "boring" position all day long. You're a brilliant teacher!

Hey Danya, throwing my two cents that I love the 15 minute games, and love your positional discussions. Don't be discouraged!

I prefer this time control by far and away, love it when I can see you go more in depth with your thinking during the game, lends insight that is invaluable. TY for this series Danya

Wow. When you said the game was not interesting. I couldn't disagree more. Absolutely brilliant. These are the speed run games that offer the most learnings. The idea of the trades in the middle game allowing opponent to place a rook on the 7th analysing that your pawn chain would allow winning chances, then delivering the exact plan as predicted, superb. Also well played by your opponent. Im very grateful for your chess teacings GM Sensai.

what I love most about daniel is his attitude towards his players,he always respect them and his child like enthusiasm towards each game. really appreciatable

Daniel, I have to say this, it's a repeat from long back and still definitely true in later years. Your personality is so well suited for your audience receiving the finest learning opportunity far above most any other creator's site. Thank you for such patience and attention to detail with explanations digestible for the majority of your audience. You give it 1,000% every time and it's so Greatly Appreciated. Blessings from Oregon old friend! ... Mike.

I actually love the explanations Daniel! I love the longer time controls you have so much wisdom to share. Don't let others stop you.

Thank you for posting this on KZfaq! I appreciate your instruction, and endgame play!

This is one of the best I’ve seen. It’s why I’ve subscribed for over 20 months. It’s the type of thinking I need to understand so I may improve. Thank you 🙏

That tactical sequence at 24:20 dropped my jaw......insane. Beautiful combination!

Danya, an idea for the next speed run - based on this great video - how bout you aim to trade a lot of pieces in every game, specifically to get into endgames in every game, and demonstrate the way players play the endgame all the way up the rating ladder? Much thanks for your great work! Cheers

Long positional explanations are my jam. If you're getting comments from people who don't like it, know that a lot of people do. Also shame about that King B1 move. It was fairly even to that point, but that move just threw it all away and from then it was easy.

This game was so enlightening. I always struggle in "boring" games like this - although I personally don't find them boring. The way you explained how to approach the position really helped me! Thank you!

Wake up babe, Danya posted again

Love your streams and speed runs !!!

Appreciate your channel so much! So humble always

It's always amazing to see just how many instructive moments Danya is able to extract from seemingly boring equalish positions, it makes you appreciate the subtleties of the game much more! Thanks as usual Danya!

Danya listening to you explaining things is absolutely not boring! I love 'eating my veggies'. It helps me understand the board better and some ideas in certain positions. Please continue that :)

Very instructive, thank you so much!!

I haven't watched all the chess content creators on the platform but I would bet everything I have that Daniel is the best. Apart from chess genius you have an otherworldly teaching gift. Thank you so much for everything you provide us with.

10:35 this is so wholesome

Best KZfaqr. Amazing. Great. More people should know about this. Thank you Danya 🙏

Damn, just discovered your channel, your content is awesome, man

Another great video!

Wow. Danya's teachings are almost like having a personal coach especially because this is my rating range. So detailed and instructive. Thanks Sensei!

Great video! I was going to comment on the Kd2 line on 38:59 but the fish got me covered lol

I was very happy to find the bishop sac in that line ngl, amazing video

I really appreciate the games, where you are focusing on the development and execution of a plan in the game. I find it very instructive to have your considerations about the strategic development of the game. Thank you very much Danya

Awesome lesson!

Phenomenal teaching once again!

one of the most instructive videos out of them all

Good god! All that from a a seemingly stale position. You really are an artist.

This opening is absolutely what I needed tonight 😂

Amazing content

the only channel where i like the video before watching because i know its gonna be instructive 100 % of evrytime

My favourite thing about Danya's videos is the awkward AF analogies. I find them super charming.

amazing content. Keep it up!

Whenever I enter a Naroditsky video, I always feel like I’ve entered some secret underground chess club speakeasy.

I like how you explain ideas, much appritiated. I came here becouse you play the Vienna :)

I prefer the longer time controlls like this one because i already know the basics and as the position is explained more extensively i actually learn something, as speedrun is now passing about my level

You are a gifted teacher, please keep doing this kind of content

Great Garry impression 😂

Thank you!

It is in no way a "Grind" to listen to you discuss positional subtleties. The way you deliver your thoughts is the best of any GM out there in my opinion. Much love Danya

Danya, you're the man. My chess is improving bit by bit, mostly thanks to you! On the note of vampires, are we getting a Halloween theme video?? 💪😁

Best chess channel on youtube.

Daniel this is an excellent video, I watch your channel for the great solid chess! I haven't found anyone else who can explain their thinking and how to win quite so well as you. Great stuff, keep up the positional stronghold!

Great Kasparov imitation. More of that!!

this series has to be the slowest speedrun anyone did in anything, and I'm here for it

Great!

Danya, you are my chess hero !

Just realized those are vienna sausages in the thumbnail. Nostalgic.

We never tire of you SenseiDanya! ❤

Yes we want to see you play the Vienna (gambit) ! Maybe a whole speedrun with it, would be insane ?!

Quality content as always, but I'm all about the lowkey Mulan reference at 26:20

Keep going for strategic games. We can easily learn tactics on our own, but to learn strategy is a lot more difficult.

The Nd4 pawn sac (with Bd4) was my idea too, I really thought it'd would give full comp

Very informative

This just enhances my obsession with the Vienna even more

Danya is the Bob Ross of chess

Nice game!

29:45 disagree that this game is disappointing/not interesting because there is no tactic. I certainly don't mind more games like this where you methodically convert a one pawn advantage to victory, and go through your approach with us

Wow, on this level it's book and endgame only. Still Danya makes it fun and educational to watch.

20:50 History Channel bringing the real history out here

I play around this level on lichess so probably double digits otb ha but I found this to be one of the most instructive games ever. Thanks 🙏

Best chesser on YT

What a game Daniel. I was imagining being your opponent and it is incredibly difficult to find a weakness in your positions.

6:14 "The last couple of speedrun games have been more positional... at times it can be a bit boring listening to me explain positional subtleties in some endgame that is totally devoid of tactics..." Bro, if I want to learn tactics I'll go solve puzzles. I come here exactly because I want to listen to you explain boring positional subtleties, because how else will I learn that except by playing hundreds of my own games? Just hearing you constantly repeat the phrases "connect our rooks", "the bishop is biting on granite", "bring all of our pieces into the attack", etc. has raised my Elo by 300+. These series are the best way I've found to learn positional chess. Also, good references: 26:18 "Okay, let's get down to business (to defeat the Huns)." 26:57 "We want to go to the moon, not because it is easy, but because it is hard."

Let’s go Danny boy keep it up

Subbed. Im just embarrassed I haven’t found you earlier.

This game i think it is one of the most instructive games from the speedrun. Very very interesting.

actually very interesting and not boring at all

Thank you! Maybe we can get some high level Vienna play with you as white please!

These games are way more enjoyable to watch than the early games

@daniel naroditsky what do you think about making a chessable course about the averbakh variation in the KID? I would certainly buy it

Love the Garry intro

21:37 I was thinking of Bf6 so white could not play Rd2 and double because of Bg5. Thats why Kb1

Considering that Kb1 was such a bad move, was Kd2 Rd8+ Ke3, just going other direction, better than Kb1? Would it slow the march of black pawns?

The discord invite in the video's description is expired. Can anyone provide an updated one? Thank you.

This is what I wanted and this is what i get

15 minutes is perfect. Great games

What if opponent went king f2 instead after the queen trade then bishop e3 to block check then trade then wouldn't he get to the pawn first?

I came here to mention the hot dogs in a can on the thumbnail I stayed for the bomb ass content

24:00 what about ...h5 to prevent g4 Ideas and use the second option with Rh8-h7-d7. What do u think? Regards

Danya's been watching Ancient Vampires

Mulan reference! He'll bring honor to us all!

6:30 Sensei, you might be completely wrong if you really think we get bored with your explanations. I think I'm not alone when I really do enjoy that sort of instruction. It's sad to play a game with no tactical blunders and lose without knowing what you did wrong. This is extremely interesting. Tactics I can learn with puzzles, but positional considerations are a lot more difficult to understand.

Ive been dying to see a endgame position , while its still very instructive to see all the opening and middle game ideas , its just a bit disappointing to watch opponents resign early and missing the endgame conversion which most of us might struggle with as well , so this early forced endgame is not boring but a welcomed suprise! Keep up the great content danya.

I love Danya's voices hahaha

I like Antonio Agadmator but im liking you more now Daniel.

As a Vienna player, I love these, Just wished I'd get more ideas for white in these haha