A Grandmaster Plays a Beginner | Chess Mastery Explained

In this video, I play a fifteen-minute game on Chess.com against a player rated approximately 1200, talking through each of my moves and explaining both my opponent's mistakes as well as the strategies that led me to a swift and crushing victory.
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  • @williamdonahue2422
    @williamdonahue24223 жыл бұрын

    “this GM is really taking his time with his move. maybe i have him stumped?” Daniel: “Okay let me spend some time explaining how much of a dumbass move this was”

  • @rodrigolj

    @rodrigolj

    3 жыл бұрын

    Funnily enough, I think that if GMs take their time before moving, they give more time for the opponent to think and the game quality increases.

  • @jonathanamwoza2157

    @jonathanamwoza2157

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I would be honored if a GM used my bad chess as a teaching method.

  • @greengoblin9567

    @greengoblin9567

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would put the knight d4 before taking the bishop, because the bishop is still hanging and the queen is attacked at the same time. But I guess the position transposes. However putting the knight on d4 first looks more juicy.

  • @antoniof5193

    @antoniof5193

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahahahah

  • @steelfil672

    @steelfil672

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jonathanamwoza2157 And here we see the classical Amwoza blunder

  • @ganeshprem3043
    @ganeshprem30433 жыл бұрын

    He makes it look so easy.. i watched this and confidently opened lichess to lose 4 games in a row.

  • @ryanw459

    @ryanw459

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right? A person who’s truly passionate and good at something always makes it look like a breeze it’s amazing

  • @spye_8796

    @spye_8796

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha relatable

  • @duncanmaster6436

    @duncanmaster6436

    3 жыл бұрын

    LMAO. IM JUST ABOUT TO DO THE SAME

  • @tuckersossaman4485

    @tuckersossaman4485

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂Loved this comment man!

  • @entishmusic

    @entishmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    every time, buddy

  • @paperspock
    @paperspock3 жыл бұрын

    "My opponent plays a bit of an enigmatic move" was a very respectful way of saying what you were trying to say.

  • @3starbadman

    @3starbadman

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, definitely added that phrase to my daily Lexicon lol

  • @saintsaens21

    @saintsaens21

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @SalamanderMagic

    @SalamanderMagic

    3 жыл бұрын

    enigmatic move aka "lol this dude just fucking blundered"

  • @Akh608

    @Akh608

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Yuri Lopes to be fair, I've done my fair share of those... If I had a nickel for every time I analyse my own game and go "wtf?" when I see one of my moves...

  • @connman8d617

    @connman8d617

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Yuri Lopes 100% agree. Had to be a misclick. Not putting it past a 1300 to commit a 1 move blunder, but so many of his moves were quite sensible and then this random queen move comes out of nowhere, accomplishes nothing and blunders a bishop. No way did he intend to make that move.

  • @AlexXanderMarketing
    @AlexXanderMarketing3 жыл бұрын

    “And now I will begin delivering a series of devastating blows.” Harsh.

  • @amanarora9394

    @amanarora9394

    3 жыл бұрын

    Loved your videos. Keep up the good work

  • @jptothetree

    @jptothetree

    3 жыл бұрын

    I LOL'd

  • @Diffusion8

    @Diffusion8

    3 жыл бұрын

    ... But true!

  • @leafire3

    @leafire3

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @randynguyen997

    @randynguyen997

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like something a character in one punch man would say

  • @zbadgergamesz
    @zbadgergamesz3 жыл бұрын

    this is why my rating is so low.. I keep getting matched up with GM's

  • @killerkonnat

    @killerkonnat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nonono, it's because your teammates are terrible, of course!

  • @omnipresentsnowflake4698

    @omnipresentsnowflake4698

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ugh, my pawns are so awful at this game. I tell them to checkmate and they end up just getting themselves killed!

  • @afifatif3375

    @afifatif3375

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@omnipresentsnowflake4698 woah man my pawns are rigged too ):

  • @boomyfungus4550

    @boomyfungus4550

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omni Present SnowFlake mine seem to be doing fine maybe you can call the company you bought them from to get them looked at

  • @chieffanLJ27

    @chieffanLJ27

    3 жыл бұрын

    Inting pawns. Thats a good username idea hahaha

  • @saltier1976
    @saltier19763 жыл бұрын

    Daniel "Daniel Naroditsky" Naroditsky

  • @Akash-hq8oh

    @Akash-hq8oh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Daniel ‘The Wise Prophet’ Noroditsky

  • @jealouscase3634

    @jealouscase3634

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good one

  • @bigmiraclewhips

    @bigmiraclewhips

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every time I see Daniel's name now I just hear it in my head like Charlie right after delivering the checkmate to xQc. "DANIEL NARODITSKY IS FUCKING PROPHET"

  • @xa-1274

    @xa-1274

    3 жыл бұрын

    s w a g ù what I love is how hard Charlie exaggerated his last game

  • @thermite5060

    @thermite5060

    3 жыл бұрын

    Revolver "Revolver Ocelot" Ocelot (Revolver Ocelot)

  • @WavyKid13
    @WavyKid133 жыл бұрын

    KZread algorithm just knowing that I binged the entire season of queens gambit -_-

  • @w.8424

    @w.8424

    3 жыл бұрын

    How good is it

  • @rubendelgado8432

    @rubendelgado8432

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@w.8424 excellent

  • @callthem4378

    @callthem4378

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @d-six4817

    @d-six4817

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah lol xD

  • @MrPtrlix

    @MrPtrlix

    3 жыл бұрын

    watch Pawn Sacrifice decent movie

  • @PushyPawn
    @PushyPawn3 жыл бұрын

    This was like 10 y/o kid vs. Mike Tyson with a microphone explaining how hard and where he's going to punch next.

  • @throwaway-cz8ik

    @throwaway-cz8ik

    3 жыл бұрын

    I YELLED you're exactly right

  • @_A-B_

    @_A-B_

    2 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @snickle1980

    @snickle1980

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @Mike_Toreno

    @Mike_Toreno

    2 жыл бұрын

    "So now I'm gonna crush his head with my elbow. He may die but at least I win this round." Proceeds to kill the kid

  • @waldoman7

    @waldoman7

    2 жыл бұрын

    That there are "beginners" who will win 100 out of 100 games against you. xD But dude, as a 1600, your average Master would do the same to me, and a gm would do the same to him, and Carlsen would do the same to a low level gm. There are simply many rungs on this ladder that are so wide you can't see above you. So start climbing, because it's fun.

  • @yabootzyyy6809
    @yabootzyyy68093 жыл бұрын

    This is the type of content that beginners like seeing. Direct to the point. There are online content out there by other GMs that discusses really just a vague and outright boring manner including philosophies in life making it sound highfalutin and doesn't really attract the novice players at all.

  • @DivinePlant

    @DivinePlant

    3 жыл бұрын

    Which video(s) did you see GM life philosophies? I’m interested lol

  • @jackismname

    @jackismname

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the other hand, this type of content is very easy to make and is super abundant. Any player 1200< knows everything he says. I am 1900 in rapid on lichess, and find there is a lack of amateur/ mid range information, that is memorably explained

  • @vatsala6497

    @vatsala6497

    3 жыл бұрын

    julien astier chess dojo is great. IM Kostya is great.

  • @vatsala6497

    @vatsala6497

    3 жыл бұрын

    julien astier ooh and forgive me for not mentioning hanging pawns. A freakin beast of a channel

  • @ehonda7831

    @ehonda7831

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jackismname really? I thought there were a lot of material out there

  • @ThePortraitArt
    @ThePortraitArt3 жыл бұрын

    yayyy a chess game lower level enough I can understand! Nice vid Daniel.

  • @armanreece2738

    @armanreece2738

    3 жыл бұрын

    hi

  • @bbysprite6044

    @bbysprite6044

    3 жыл бұрын

    Portrait art fan here. I love your channel

  • @mitchellblank207

    @mitchellblank207

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have recently been getting into chess and let me say, you had made more sense in one video than every other chess you tuber I’ve watched so far.

  • @TBButtSmoothy

    @TBButtSmoothy

    3 жыл бұрын

    higher level* the higher you go, the more you can see.

  • @arza0932

    @arza0932

    3 жыл бұрын

    Factsss. Im here to get better also lol

  • @disco4535
    @disco45353 жыл бұрын

    He explains his opponents mistakes very humbly and kindly, not arrogant or insulting in anyway. He also makes it simple and straightforward enough for lower levels to understand. Very glad to have found this channel!

  • @asdfasdf-mn8iu

    @asdfasdf-mn8iu

    2 жыл бұрын

    I mean, would you mock a 3rd-grade student for adding 9 to 12 to 19 instead of 21? Probably not, that's how Daniel's chess skills are compared to that guy.

  • @sotoy6134

    @sotoy6134

    2 жыл бұрын

    Levy squeezing in the back

  • @Extreme11

    @Extreme11

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@asdfasdf-mn8iu 3rd grade is too late in early years to do shit as stupid as that but I see what you’re saying

  • @meowcat5596

    @meowcat5596

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Extreme11 maybe the 3rd grader in question is an american

  • @itsmesean201

    @itsmesean201

    Жыл бұрын

    any way*

  • @interestedbystander196
    @interestedbystander1963 жыл бұрын

    The opponent was rated in the 1200s, and he calls him a beginner. What does that mean for the rest of us amoebas and pond scum that are below 800?

  • @jbkhan1135

    @jbkhan1135

    3 жыл бұрын

    Someday we'll evolve lol

  • @justagirl...

    @justagirl...

    3 жыл бұрын

    I only know the basic rules, and routinely lose to my 10 year old brother. ( I'm 20)

  • @johnmalcolm4822

    @johnmalcolm4822

    3 жыл бұрын

    You begin at 1200 so someone at less began a few games ago

  • @interestedbystander196

    @interestedbystander196

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnmalcolm4822 ... and then worked their way back to 1200 by winning a _lot_ of games to get back up from 700 or 800...

  • @JakeLondonRivers

    @JakeLondonRivers

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @tyraehoward4714
    @tyraehoward47143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. EXACTLY what I was looking for. Expert vs beginner. Most videos that teach chess moves and openings, etc usually do so expecting the predictable moves of other experts. But what about when you don't play an expert, so the moves are very unpredictable. Better to know HOW to think about the game rather than moves. This was perfect. Thank you sir.

  • @sadhuaadmi2379

    @sadhuaadmi2379

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly !

  • @antoniopabloquintanilla8145

    @antoniopabloquintanilla8145

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here!! This is just INCREDIBLY educational for us newbs!!

  • @djdankmemes9257
    @djdankmemes92573 жыл бұрын

    5:55 "Its important to have a stable internet connection" - GM Daniel Naroditsky, 2020

  • @neelparmar6690

    @neelparmar6690

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well he’s not wrong

  • @colt9758

    @colt9758

    3 жыл бұрын

    That didn’t age well

  • @raidone7413

    @raidone7413

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colt9758 can you explain?

  • @colt9758

    @colt9758

    3 жыл бұрын

    During the last titled Tuesday, his connection cut out for a minute in a blitz/rapid (not rly sure could’ve been bullet too lol) game causing him to have 6 seconds left on clock vs 1 minute. He lost. Look up “WiFi Blunder” and it will pop up, a vid by chess.com. If you scroll through comments there’s timestamps, but I’m pretty sure it was at about 2:15:00 Edits were for grammar

  • @improvingguitarist1595

    @improvingguitarist1595

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colt9758 nice lmo

  • @Beachdude67
    @Beachdude673 жыл бұрын

    The reality is that the beginner didn't play badly at all. He made some minor errors that probably would be OK against most players. It just so happens he was playing a GM.

  • @adamv9892

    @adamv9892

    3 жыл бұрын

    He did play bad though, blundered his bishop early in the game and a couple moves after around 9:16 he blundered his queen but Daniel didn’t see it probably because he’s explaining a lot of things as he plays

  • @adamv9892

    @adamv9892

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao at 11:30 he explains why he didn’t initially take the queen, shows the difference between a GM and myself 😂

  • @MrNutburger

    @MrNutburger

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adamv9892 when his opponent played Nxf6 it came with check, so no, he never had the chance to take the queen there

  • @adamv9892

    @adamv9892

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrNutburger damn you’re right I completely missed that 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

  • @rockmcdwayne1710

    @rockmcdwayne1710

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adamv9892 I think he saw it just fine but he had already check mate ideas on his head. If you take the queen with a knight you cant get that fast check mate after. Then again im not an expert and might have missed something important.

  • @windwatcher460
    @windwatcher4602 жыл бұрын

    I love that chess is a game where you can say, "several centuries ago someone discovered..."

  • @antonioa.jepkoko4588

    @antonioa.jepkoko4588

    2 жыл бұрын

    "several centuries ago someone did what we now call "smash" in badminton"

  • @trexawwm9140
    @trexawwm91403 жыл бұрын

    Bruh imagine you’re just looking for some chess games to play and Boom, a wild grandmaster has appeared!

  • @jordanlimantara1814

    @jordanlimantara1814

    3 жыл бұрын

    And it's such a mainline theory too lol!

  • @rathelmmc3194

    @rathelmmc3194

    3 жыл бұрын

    Attack with Stockfish! Super Effective!!!

  • @student6292

    @student6292

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jordanlimantara1814 to be fair i think 1200s have a slight understanding of some mainline theory but it probably only goes as far as under 10 moves

  • @jordanlimantara1814

    @jordanlimantara1814

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@student6292 i played the piano for at least 300+ times, I probably have seen different positions after move 15 at least 20 each times. And I am a 1300, granted that I have been hardstuck on this rating after close to 700 games lol!

  • @malekagribi6284

    @malekagribi6284

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jordanlimantara1814 i'm stuck at 1200 at lichess as well, is it only me or on chess.com is harder to gain rate ? cause on chess.com i'm like 900 flirting with 1000

  • @protomous
    @protomous3 жыл бұрын

    Truly from the Russian school of teaching chess, no mercy

  • @audioprowess9208

    @audioprowess9208

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s honestly a very good teaching style, as long as the student can keep their cool and learn from their mistakes

  • @slllyy4985

    @slllyy4985

    3 жыл бұрын

    protomous the best players in chess history have never shown any mercy. But I have seen magnus lose to absolute nobody’s a couple of times online😂 but I’m sure Michel Jordan and Tom brady have been out played but they are still the best in there sports history (if you think garry is better than magnus I respect your opinion) but no one else is valid

  • @vijaz5559

    @vijaz5559

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@slllyy4985 ​ well you don't even know if those best players are also ever get defeated by a lesser known players. Magnus showed his game so if he's defeated by random people, everyone can know. but in the past, not so much as now

  • @lerrygindgren2076

    @lerrygindgren2076

    3 жыл бұрын

    what is daniel's ethnicity? was his first language slavic? sometimes it sounds like he's got a bit of an eastern european accent

  • @wallyanimations

    @wallyanimations

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lerrygindgren2076 I don't know the specifics, but I know he can speak Russian. He does Russian only streams now and then.

  • @Pain420
    @Pain4202 жыл бұрын

    16:02 "That mechanism in his brain that is responsible for detecting threats.. that might have failed." I laughed at this xD

  • @Imagination972
    @Imagination9723 жыл бұрын

    For me, you are probably the most educational chess streamer. Thank you for your content.

  • @insertnamehere4775
    @insertnamehere47753 жыл бұрын

    Look how they massacred my boy.

  • @marcomola1906

    @marcomola1906

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perfect

  • @luciano53688

    @luciano53688

    3 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Plainview !

  • @itsmyytaccount8498

    @itsmyytaccount8498

    3 жыл бұрын

    So funny ! Ha

  • @1Jason

    @1Jason

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @danielmasis3767

    @danielmasis3767

    3 жыл бұрын

    He makes it look so easy.. i watched this and confidently opened lichess to lose 4 games in a row.

  • @wiadroman
    @wiadroman3 жыл бұрын

    17:20 Thank you Niyoyu for being a punching bag.

  • @alexanderstalhandske6481
    @alexanderstalhandske64813 жыл бұрын

    I find this so interesting, its like watching a fully planned out presentation but hes freestyling the whole thing. Its almost mechanical how he knows every move and the names of them and who came up with it and background information about the person who came up with the move. I can tell that so much time has gone into this and that this is true talent.

  • @jamesbelshan8839
    @jamesbelshan88393 жыл бұрын

    The connection loss wasn't an internet problem; Niyoyu's fight/flight reaction when he saw who he was playing was just to yank out his cable.

  • @bbrandonh
    @bbrandonh3 жыл бұрын

    Ok this is actually super helpful and instructive

  • @dannyhelser5824
    @dannyhelser58243 жыл бұрын

    You've become my favorite gm to watch because you are one of the greatest gms but more importantly one of the greatest teachers

  • @MrCEO96

    @MrCEO96

    3 жыл бұрын

    By far. I stopped watching Hikaru because he’s not very good at teaching. Gotham and Daniel are the best imo

  • @airwann

    @airwann

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrCEO96 isn't Gotham an IM ?

  • @MrCEO96

    @MrCEO96

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tom Atans yeah, he is

  • @staypositive4358

    @staypositive4358

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrCEO96 Hikaru is good but not for beginners. As an expert level player or higher when Hikaru makes a move or comments on a move we instantly get it. He doesn't go into basic principles and that's fine for more advanced players. He also blurts out sequences several moves deep which are, for the most part, easy to understand for advanced or titled players.

  • @damond.p7100

    @damond.p7100

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MrCEO96The thing with Gotham is that he limits his teaching by underestimating his audience. The majority of times he will tell us to not play complex openings because he only focuses on the noobs. He is cool when playing too but his repertoire is kinda limited I would say? But yeah my point that you can watch gotham only if you are a weak intermediate. After that a lot of Naroditsky and if you keep evolving watch hikaru

  • @leonardolibertino2318
    @leonardolibertino23183 жыл бұрын

    I have never played a game of chess in my life why am I watching this

  • @coleozaeta6344

    @coleozaeta6344

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should play, as you can see the existence of Grandmasters, it has excellent replay value

  • @gianpio2696

    @gianpio2696

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao same

  • @connermannie6223

    @connermannie6223

    3 жыл бұрын

    same bro rofl

  • @improvingguitarist1595

    @improvingguitarist1595

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@connermannie6223 chess is very fun

  • @DGTLCLANGAMING

    @DGTLCLANGAMING

    3 жыл бұрын

    You want to learn how to play? I can add you on discord and teach you how to play

  • @prithvib8662
    @prithvib8662 Жыл бұрын

    I have literally never seen a GM explain so articulately and accessibly the rationale behind each and every move. This is top notch content, thanks so much!

  • @antiwiseclock1499
    @antiwiseclock14992 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, one of the biggest leaps you can make with chess is when you build a habit of articulating your moves to yourself rather than just moving off intuition and experience. The better you can articulate your reasons for the move, the better you become because your level of understanding increases.

  • @dreamardium6532
    @dreamardium65323 жыл бұрын

    This could become one of the greatest chess channels out there

  • @AUG_Glow

    @AUG_Glow

    3 жыл бұрын

    It kinda already is. Daniel explains things very clearly.

  • @AyubHassan07

    @AyubHassan07

    Ай бұрын

    @@AUG_Glow But gotham chess is more popular. Daniel is better.

  • @AUG_Glow

    @AUG_Glow

    Ай бұрын

    @@AyubHassan07 irrelevant

  • @TheArtofGuitar
    @TheArtofGuitar3 жыл бұрын

    This is great. I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a lot of the same principles apply but just with the physical body.

  • @nicholasward8358

    @nicholasward8358

    3 жыл бұрын

    Out of all the places to see you, a chess video is not what I would have expected lol

  • @michealdrake3421

    @michealdrake3421

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nicholasward8358 Right? Art of GUITAR talking about martial arts on a chess video. The bonkers thing is, no one expected this kind of nonsense when they were speculating about what the 21st century would be like. Isn't this a great time to live in?

  • @budgie825

    @budgie825

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids

  • @danielfcastro

    @danielfcastro

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do both BJJ and chess and am amazed at how similar they are.

  • @ethanpoops

    @ethanpoops

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wrestling here!

  • @AntiTheory
    @AntiTheory2 жыл бұрын

    This was a great video. Simple, informative, and in-depth without belittling his opponent like so many chess masters tend to do in their gameplay videos. I really enjoyed watching. Hope to see more content in the future with tips for chess beginners.

  • @Shahomme
    @Shahomme3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Daniel, we appreciate you for this

  • @mattgomez115
    @mattgomez1153 жыл бұрын

    You're a terrific teacher. Thanks for continuing to put out interesting, instructive videos!

  • @jorgeibanez9128
    @jorgeibanez91283 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Every move explained! Subscribed! Thank you.

  • @timma8510
    @timma85103 жыл бұрын

    That was fascinating. Great video Absolutely loved the insight.

  • @thomas4328
    @thomas43283 жыл бұрын

    Dear Daniel, this was a great lesson indeed. It is very seldom applied by GM to explain their mooves in their games. This was a great lesson. I wish you much success in your further path and stay healthy. Best regards from Germany Tom

  • @GMTheDeepThinker

    @GMTheDeepThinker

    8 ай бұрын

    Dear thomas4328 This was so great complement for one of my favorite and also one of the best grandmaster of chess. I really appreciate your kind words for such a humble person who is also a world class chess player indeed. I also wish you much success and stay healthy and fit in the future. Best regards from Tom and Jerry Island Jerry signing off!

  • @basicallybrand
    @basicallybrand3 жыл бұрын

    I actually won on a game of chess with my dad for the first time after watching your video! Thank you so much!

  • @fraser2636

    @fraser2636

    2 жыл бұрын

    he let you win

  • @antonioa.jepkoko4588

    @antonioa.jepkoko4588

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fraser2636 LMAO

  • @tuneboyz5634

    @tuneboyz5634

    2 жыл бұрын

    u smol :)

  • @Mistanyycguy

    @Mistanyycguy

    Жыл бұрын

    So you Dad sucks at chess. Good job.

  • @basicallybrand

    @basicallybrand

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Mistanyycguy no he was drunk :)

  • @mander40101
    @mander401013 жыл бұрын

    Best video I've ever seen! Clear and concise. Simple to understand! Thank you!

  • @ThejustJeff
    @ThejustJeff3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video Daniel it's very helpful as you talked through and explained all moves.

  • @scotts462
    @scotts4623 жыл бұрын

    Starting to take the dive beyond the basics and it's unbelievable we get this type of free lessons from a GM. Thank you, Daniel! I have been binge watching your videos and appreciate the content you put out.

  • @GregVanGorp
    @GregVanGorp3 жыл бұрын

    I’m just getting into chess again after a trying a couple years ago. Videos like this that explain the moves as you go really open up the concepts to beginners so that we can understand as well. Beautiful presentation and video. Thank you!

  • @jasonduke9034
    @jasonduke90342 жыл бұрын

    Hey Daniel, that was a very helpful video, I found it very insightful, thank you! Look forward to more in the future.

  • @Taco_cat1239
    @Taco_cat12393 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate videos like these, thanks for making these kinds of videos!

  • @SGOrion86
    @SGOrion863 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! I have never really gotten into chess before, as there was always so many different strategies and ways to play, and I always played more physical sports in HS and College. It was extremely helpful to have you explain each of the moves and the importance of each decision.

  • @swpenguin
    @swpenguin3 жыл бұрын

    *“And I’m just going to say goodbye to that Bishop!”*

  • @knxtta

    @knxtta

    3 жыл бұрын

    i came looking in the comments for someone to bring that up after i saw that lmao

  • @freedomdiev3353

    @freedomdiev3353

    3 жыл бұрын

    The way he stared straight at the camera for that one was hilarious hahaha

  • @G44
    @G443 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video! A lot to learn from for a beginner like myself, and just a very nice way of explaining all the moves and giving some background/history on it as well! Thank you!

  • @lilbanili
    @lilbanili3 жыл бұрын

    I've been trying to figure out how to develop a good middle game and this was so helpful! So many videos fail to outline the strategy behind piece placement without going into super highbrow concepts that confuse beginners. Thank you for this!

  • @AriaSZhang
    @AriaSZhang3 жыл бұрын

    This came up in my recommendation and I definitely subscribed. Such a helpful video for absolute beginners! I’m new to all this and it was explained so clearly and very digestible too.

  • @chessgains8075

    @chessgains8075

    Жыл бұрын

    How is your chess going now? :)

  • @MK-yt3ct
    @MK-yt3ct3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Daniel, you're really helping the chess boom and the newbies that are just getting into chess.

  • @heyfolder
    @heyfolder2 жыл бұрын

    Very instructive. The way you explain is accessible!

  • @zephyrzen1
    @zephyrzen12 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your videos Daniel. It has helped me and many others improve their games. Thank you.

  • @randomperson7569
    @randomperson75693 жыл бұрын

    Meanwhile I'm wondering why my opponents don't play so badly.

  • @MrCEO96

    @MrCEO96

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude fr. Im 900 and the people I play against play better than this guy. Could’ve been nerves too

  • @MrCEO96

    @MrCEO96

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jason Tauro very true. He just made it look so easy

  • @rathelmmc3194

    @rathelmmc3194

    3 жыл бұрын

    They do. You just play equally as badly. Nardoitsky had his pieces lined up for a checkmate crazy fast. He makes it difficult to defend.

  • @tmaz9474

    @tmaz9474

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rathelmmc3194 Wrong. No legitimate 1200 would leave their bishop en pris in that manner (especially in longer time controls). That guy was either extremely nervous about playing a GM, or he had his rating boosted. But trust me, you do not miss such obvious one move tactics if you actually perform at a 1200 level.

  • @rathelmmc3194

    @rathelmmc3194

    3 жыл бұрын

    TMaz94, please. 1200s hang pieces like crazy.

  • @maxcheng7368
    @maxcheng73683 жыл бұрын

    My man is popping off with these BANGERS!!!

  • @rtcommodore9354
    @rtcommodore93543 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this illuminating game and descriptive replay. It was very helpful.

  • @kylebroussard5952
    @kylebroussard59523 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such detailed and open content. It's truly one of a kind

  • @jesuscobian328
    @jesuscobian3283 жыл бұрын

    I’m a new player and please keep doing these videos they help me out on seeing the opponents mistakes much videos don’t explain how to do this well and I love how you play out different scenarios that may happen in a real match.. good content! 👍

  • @shmockette7158
    @shmockette71582 жыл бұрын

    The first thing I did when I was trying to improve was google "chess master vs beginner" and this was super insightful. Thank you for introducing me to how hard chess can be.

  • @enian82
    @enian823 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for taking the time to explain it. It's very informative and helpful.

  • @ganymedecyrus_
    @ganymedecyrus_ Жыл бұрын

    I have been consistently watching videos from this channel for around five videos, and I must tell you that this channel is GOLD. Thanks, Danya.

  • @jujubean9063
    @jujubean90633 жыл бұрын

    I always start by considering what moves my opponent would want to play if he had another turn. And then, I usually imagine I get two turns and I try to find a crushing plan. It works well for me. The way you look at something will change your perception of the thing you're looking at.

  • @Jaisean
    @Jaisean2 жыл бұрын

    Dani: *absolutely crushed his opponent* Also Dani: “GG” 💀

  • @nointernet4766

    @nointernet4766

    2 жыл бұрын

    No point making the guy feel worse 🤷😜🤣🤣

  • @chrismcewan7582
    @chrismcewan75823 жыл бұрын

    This was amazingly useful. You're very articulate Daniel and it really helps while you're explaining the theory and reasoning behind your moves. I've only been learning for a month or so but I'm struggling to break 1000. The info about the pin on the queen with the bishop was exactly contradictory to how I'd been playing : I'd been looking at the queen as a way to retake the bsihop if he took the knight, so as not to break my pawn structure. I would always have left the pin. I'll be watching more of your videos. Thanks for making them !

  • @franklinsmith2194
    @franklinsmith21943 жыл бұрын

    Daniel, thanks for the great video. I have for some time been looking for this sort of analytical approach... understanding what you are thinking and why you are thinking is very helpful. I’m subscribed and I will be watching much more!

  • @shinobatron817
    @shinobatron8173 жыл бұрын

    "That mechanism in his brain that is responsible for detecting threats may have failed"

  • @matm8132
    @matm81323 жыл бұрын

    Yooooo this was amazing. Learned a lot from just this one game as a beginner

  • @DominicPerry
    @DominicPerry3 жыл бұрын

    Really useful and informative video, thanks Daniel!

  • @davidstys9734
    @davidstys97343 жыл бұрын

    Man, thank you so much for posting this video. You’re a great teacher, Daniel.

  • @ebz4125
    @ebz41253 жыл бұрын

    So exciting Danya is doing this series :)

  • @dannyglenn5649
    @dannyglenn56492 жыл бұрын

    Explaining the thought process behind decision making is extremely helpful. I was trying to watch GMHikaru, but when I watched him layout 14 arrows in 30 seconds I kinda realized he's probably not the guy for me. The real icing on the cake was watching Hikaru in slow mow and still not getting it LOL! That was when I really knew.

  • @Dxnis1512
    @Dxnis15123 жыл бұрын

    thanks, the way you explain your thoughtprocess is amazing and easy to understand

  • @ceccavara
    @ceccavara2 жыл бұрын

    love this stuff, so well explained, even i can understand it! well done Daniel.

  • @PeterSodhi
    @PeterSodhi3 жыл бұрын

    Daniel did this to help us all get better. He spent his time, set up his tech, educated us... all for free. What a great human being...

  • @dyvercity2494
    @dyvercity24943 жыл бұрын

    Finally a GM explaining chess in a way we can all understand and not showing off by destroying weak opponents and showing off without really teaching anything. This was great

  • @dinospumoni5611
    @dinospumoni56112 жыл бұрын

    You're really awesome at explaining things simply and clearly, thanks

  • @emilywright9695
    @emilywright96953 жыл бұрын

    That was incredibly helpful, thank you so much Daniel! ☺️

  • @jim6983
    @jim69833 жыл бұрын

    I feel so calm watching this. When I play, time is coming for me like that bear coming for Leo in the Revenant.

  • @andrewwyatt766
    @andrewwyatt7663 жыл бұрын

    I think that this is a genius idea that could really be a smart idea to bring to streaming where you really explain things rather than saying fast coordinates that begginers to intermediate players don't usually understand. I think Danya would be a great candidate for this type of stream. 😁

  • @philipmaher2198
    @philipmaher21983 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed that video, very clear instructions.

  • @fildavis2024
    @fildavis20242 жыл бұрын

    Hadn’t seen this channel before and really liked the lesson! Thanks and I’ll subscribe!

  • @Sexwithturtles
    @Sexwithturtles3 жыл бұрын

    This video is so insanely helpful. I just started playing because of the show The Queen's Gambit.

  • @DanielNaroditskyGM

    @DanielNaroditskyGM

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love to hear it!

  • @ivanrakovic6375
    @ivanrakovic63753 жыл бұрын

    This video gives me such a "tutorial video from 2012" vibe

  • @mullsko

    @mullsko

    3 жыл бұрын

    The cams the best hahaha

  • @coleozaeta6344

    @coleozaeta6344

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unregistered Hypercam 2

  • @elgonzo5
    @elgonzo53 жыл бұрын

    Dope Yo! Great Explanations.Educational and Entertaining too!!

  • @NaturaIIy
    @NaturaIIy8 ай бұрын

    Love this teaching style ! Great video man.

  • @johnwild757
    @johnwild7573 жыл бұрын

    "that mechanism in his brain that detected threats failed" hahah made me laugh so hard

  • @bonsa1guy
    @bonsa1guy3 жыл бұрын

    Danya: the best chess instructor I've ever seen. If I was playing in PogChamps I'd want you as my trainer!

  • @DrummerJoeyStix
    @DrummerJoeyStix3 жыл бұрын

    easily my favorite chess streamer. thank you for being active. You're concise and frankly, brilliant. I really appreciate your content. You make chess seem simpler and you're even helping with my chess anxiety. Thank you thank you thank you.

  • @igknighting3820
    @igknighting38202 жыл бұрын

    I've recently started playing chess, and have been having a lot of fun with it. Seeing a GM playing against someone on my level and thoroughly explaining his thought process is very nice. Thank you, Daniel. You're very well spoken and I'll definitely keep watching this series.

  • @Drone_Gambit
    @Drone_Gambit3 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Naroditsky: Chess Grandmaster. Also Daniel Naroditsky: I've certainly lost a lot of games by knocking out the connection to the router with my feet. (06:00)

  • @charliehamilton8777
    @charliehamilton87773 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks a lot, Daniel. Really clear and straightforward. I'm going to try and learn better chess to teach my son. He's only four, so for now, I still have the edge :-)

  • @theJoachimMurat
    @theJoachimMurat2 жыл бұрын

    Daniel you're awesome man, these videos help a lot.

  • @shamayunmiah
    @shamayunmiah2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, I like the fact that he takes his time and explains his logic!

  • @brettschmoll8350
    @brettschmoll83503 жыл бұрын

    "now it's time to deliver a series..of..crushing..blows." THAT CRACKED ME UP!

  • @Nytequiller
    @Nytequiller2 жыл бұрын

    I wish he had said something mentioning that his opponent started with 15 minutes but got checkmated with 14 still remaining

  • @brianmurray1128
    @brianmurray11283 жыл бұрын

    brilliant insight, best coaching ever. Thank you

  • @courtcat339
    @courtcat3393 жыл бұрын

    Clearest analysis I’ve ever heard. Really enjoyed it!

  • @ArneWidding
    @ArneWidding3 жыл бұрын

    Lesson from this video: Chess is like a conversation. Remember to listen to what your opponent is “saying”.

  • @Inthera_
    @Inthera_3 жыл бұрын

    I learn chess after pogchamp 1, from complete beginer, now Im 800 thanks to youtube chess like this.

  • @cuauhtemocmorisco3493
    @cuauhtemocmorisco34932 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing to watch. Its crazy how chess works and how much one has to think about doing in order to win. Thank you👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @getonien
    @getonien3 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting, would like to see some more of this!