Question 1

What is the Daniel Naroditsky Chess Opening Explorer?

Accepted Answer

The Daniel Naroditsky Chess Opening Explorer is a free, interactive chess database containing every position from GM Daniel Naroditsky's (Danya) famous YouTube speedrun series. It allows you to explore chess openings, see what moves Danya played, what opponents tried, and watch the corresponding YouTube videos with exact timestamps.

Question 2

What chess speedrun series are included in this database?

Accepted Answer

The database includes positions from all major Daniel Naroditsky speedrun series: Back to 3000, Beginner to Master, Sensei Speedrun, Master Class, Develop Your Instincts, and Top Theory. All games are sourced from his Chess.com accounts and YouTube channel.

Question 3

How do I use this chess opening explorer?

Accepted Answer

Simply make moves on the interactive chess board to explore different positions. The database will show you what moves Daniel Naroditsky played from that position, what his opponents tried, and provide direct YouTube links with timestamps to watch Danya's analysis and explanations.

Question 4

Is this chess opening database free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this chess opening explorer is completely free to use. No registration, subscription, or payment is required. It's an educational resource created by chess enthusiasts for the chess community to learn from GM Daniel Naroditsky's games.

Question 5

Who is Daniel Naroditsky?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Naroditsky (known as Danya) is a Chess Grandmaster and widely regarded as one of the best chess teachers in the world. His YouTube speedrun series has helped millions of chess players improve their game by demonstrating proper chess opening theory, strategy, and tactics at every rating level.

Danya's Chess Position Explorer

Move History

Available Moves

🟢 Danya Played

🔴 Opponents Played

YouTube Videos