What is Chess Memory?
Welcome to the most comprehensive Daniel Naroditsky chess speedrun database available online.
This free chess opening explorer contains every position from GM Daniel Naroditsky's
(affectionately known as "Danya") legendary YouTube chess speedrun series, including the
famous "Speedrun to 3000," "Beginner to Master," "Sensei Speedrun," and "Master Class" series.
🎯 Our Mission: To help chess players of all levels learn from one of the world's best
teachers by providing instant access to every position Danya has played, with direct links to his
detailed explanations on YouTube.
Learn Chess from a Grandmaster
Daniel Naroditsky is 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, middlegame strategy, and endgame technique at
every rating level. This interactive chess database lets you explore every position from
his games, see what moves he played, what his opponents tried, and watch the corresponding YouTube video
at the exact timestamp.
Chess Speedrun Series Included
Our database includes positions from all major Daniel Naroditsky speedrun series:
- Back to 3000 - Danya's return to elite level play
- Beginner to Master - Starting from scratch to show proper fundamentals
- Sensei Speedrun - Teaching chess principles at every level
- Master Class - Advanced chess strategy and tactics
- Develop Your Instincts - Building chess intuition
- Top Theory - Deep opening preparation and theory
How to Use This Chess Opening Explorer
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 link you directly to the YouTube video where you can watch Danya's
explanation and analysis. It's the perfect tool for studying chess openings,
understanding middlegame plans, and improving your overall chess strategy.
💡 Pro Tip: Start by playing your favorite opening moves, then see what variations
Danya encountered and how he handled them. Click on any position's YouTube link to watch his
real-time thought process and explanations!
Perfect for All Skill Levels
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn your first chess opening, an intermediate
player studying chess tactics, or an advanced player refining your repertoire, this
chess database provides invaluable insights from one of the best teachers in the game.
Learn from GM Naroditsky's speedrun games and see how he handles every situation with
proper technique and clear explanations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Daniel Naroditsky Chess Opening Explorer?
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.
What chess speedrun series are included in this database?
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.
How do I use this chess opening explorer?
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. You can also navigate through move history and flip the board to view from either side.
Is this chess opening database free to use?
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.
Who is Daniel Naroditsky?
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 from beginner to master.
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Yes! This chess opening explorer is fully responsive and works great on desktop,
tablet, and mobile devices. You can study chess positions and explore openings
from anywhere.
How is the data collected?
All game data is collected from Daniel Naroditsky's public Chess.com games through their official
API. Video links are matched to corresponding YouTube videos from his channel. The database is
regularly updated with new speedrun games as they're played.
Data Sources
Chess games are sourced from Daniel Naroditsky's Chess.com accounts:
senseidanyahebeccararisohmylandsfrankfurtairport
All games are publicly available through the Chess.com API. YouTube video links are matched to
Daniel Naroditsky's official YouTube channel.
About This Project
This project was created as a tribute to Danya's teaching legacy and to help chess students learn
from his games. It's an open-source educational resource maintained by chess enthusiasts for the
chess community.
GitHub Repository: github.com/micshafes/chess-memory
We welcome contributions, bug reports, and feature suggestions from the community!