In order to transpose into the Stafford, you have to follow up bishop C5 with saying "I insist" or the opponent won't play it. Works for Rosen every time

"Let me calculate"
Proceed to cover his eyes... GM fascinates me

The way chat screams "cheater, cheater!" So obnoxious. Computer cheaters play moves that have a "smell." There's just something about a cheater that is really clear to someone who has played for a while. If Danya says the dude wasn't cheating, I 100% believe him.

Danya: blunders and is still winning
Me: blunders and loses my queen, job, and all my possessions

That 1800 was great. Once the level is over 90% of the chat's level, they get accused. However, he clearly just has great intuition for the positions

I love it when Danya gets in trouble with only seconds left on the clock and he goes into "beast mode". That is when the GM comes out, and we get to see how a GM manages unclear positions under time pressure. Very instructive.

This hurts so much. Danya, we really miss you. Thank you for all the laughs and the wisdom.

I miss him a lot mann!! R.I.P Sensei💔

Before I make a chess move, I ask myself: "Would Danya make that move?" And, if the answer is no, I do not make that move.

Man this popping up as recommended after all that happend...
Rip Danya

Ya I really think this guy wasn't cheating. Their moves were logical and understandable from a human point of view. 1800's are good chess players.

Everytime Danya says "hold on i have to calculate" and goes silent I'm just imagining him powering up like in dragonball.

My goal is to get good enough to be called a cheater.

10:31 you know when Danya archives the game it’s serious lol

Remember: when Danya says "let's calculate" the correct response is to look away from the board. You can check out the inside of your shirt, or the ceiling, or your hands, but never the board itself!

My heart rejoices at 27:08 when Danya says "from a distance," reminding us of all he has taught in the hyper modern openings

17:07 makes me so angry and sad

When I drew against gothamchess most of the chat were accusing me of cheating, it wasn't a great feeling, especially since I was so proud of the accomplishment at the time. So I appreciate the mentality of not accusing people of cheating when not warranted. :)

That pawn endgame was highly instructive.

15:44 such a sad moment in retrospect.  Kramnik could’ve learned a LOT about being a better human being from Danya, that’s for sure.  Constantly during his speed runs Danya would not tolerate unjustified accusations of cheating and explain to his audience how detrimental to the spirit of the game such an attitude is.  Only the good die young, and we didn’t deserve Danya; he was the best of us.  Such a tragic waste and for what (?); an aging World Champion’s vanity???  Danya deserved better from Kramnik and will always stand tall as an example of how to be a fair minded, generous and brilliant player and human being.  R.I.P Danya; still miss you mate; still watch and rewatch your lessons everyday.