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Daniel Naroditsky
GM Daniel Naroditsky is widely considered the best chess teacher on the internet. His Principles of Chess Endgames and speedrun series are structured like a real course.
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32 Videos
Unveiling the Strategy | Sicilian Najdorf | GM Naroditsky's Theory Speed Run
Advanced1000–2400Openings
Tearing Down The Slavic Wall | Slav Defense | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Understanding the Accelerated Dragon!! | Open Sicilian | GM Naroditsky's Theory Speed Run
Advanced1000–2400Openings
Elevate Your Elo to the Stars! | Jobava London | GM Naroditsky's Theory Speed Run
Intermediate600–1800Openings
What's a Tabia? | Grunfeld Theory: Fianchetto System | GM Naroditsky's Top Theory Speedrun
Advanced1000–2400Openings
Taking Down the Benko Gambit!! | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Opening Traps
"Let Switch It Up and Play D4!!" | Catalan Opening | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
Advanced1000–2400Openings
Shutting DOWN The Stonewall Attack | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Nimzo-Indian Positional Break Down | Queen's Indian | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
Advanced1000–2400Openings
Master Class | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Openings
When to Sac for Mate | Caro; Fantasy Variation | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Master Class | Crushing The Modern Defense | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Breaking Down The Trompowsky Attack | King's Indian | Top Theory Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Fantasy Variation Crash Course! | Caro-Kann | GM Naroditsky's Top Theory Speedrun
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Calculating A BRUTAL Bishop Sac | Smith–Morra Gambit | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Opening Traps
Master Class | Grünfeld Defense | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky
Advanced1000–2400Openings
Finegold Once Said "Never Play F5" | Latvian Gambit | A GM Naroditsky Theory Speed Run
Advanced1000–2400Opening Traps
Queen's Gambit Declined | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Master Class | Alekhine Defense | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Italian Game: Giuoco Piano | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky
Beginner0–1400Openings
Building Patient, Unstoppable Attacks | Torre Attack & Alapin | GM Naroditsky's DYI Speedrun
Intermediate600–1800Openings
Master Class | Vienna Gambit | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky
Intermediate600–1800Opening Traps
Using Your King | Principles of Chess Endgames
The king is a fighting piece. Danya shows exactly when and how to activate it — the single biggest endgame level-up for club players.
Intermediate800–1800Endgame Ideas
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Introduction to Pawn Endgames | Principles of Chess Endgames
The start of the best free endgame course on the internet. Opposition, key squares, and why king activity decides games.
Beginner600–1600Endgame Ideas
Pawn Breakthroughs | Principles of Chess Endgames
The classic breakthrough patterns that turn dead-drawn pawn endings into wins — patterns you must know on sight.
Intermediate1000–2000Endgame Ideas