RIP Danya, he was a good GM and an even better content creator.
A hero, that inspired millions if chess players, made great educational content and was probably the best commentator out there, may his legacy continue on and may he rest in peace
RIP Danya, he was a good GM and an even better content creator.
I'll tell you what, coming off of CoachChamps where I struggled under the pressure of the public stage, I have no idea how folks at Danya's level handle the tremendous pressure they face, not to mention the persistent bullying he experienced. I feel so sad.
I do hope we all might honor Danya's legacy of kindness by making the Improvers Club a place that stands out as being remarkably supportive, encouraging and uplifting, while also collectively resisting some of the unhealthy, even toxic, aspects of online chess. I mean, we are all just merely flesh and blood, are we not?
RIP, Danya
I was able to jump my blitz rating from 900 to 1460 and 600 to 1600 in bullet and 1000 to 1300!!
Thanks to improvers for helping me in this journey!!!
And I'd like to shout out to @Mukund2018 for climbing his rating to 1550 in rapid elo!!!
And shoutout to @QueenSlider for keeping me mental health fine! Thanks for your support on my climb to 1500!
And shoutout to @KiriyamaKazuo (again lol) for helping me with endgames!
Shoutouts to you too, @outwittedyou ! We have to do more training sessions together. And also shoutouts to @QueenSlider for being such a positive influence in the notes section.
Sorry, that I wasn't so much active on the Notes section, but I inspired that girl to advance...
Oh yeah I need to shoutout @KiriyamaKazuo also for always giving advice and using emoji's and upvoting!
Today I received a signed book "Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life" and a T-shirt.
Thank you @danielrensch and @ayelenchess.
Today I received a signed book "Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life" and a T-shirt.
Thank you @danielrensch and @ayelenchess.
That’s awesome and an incredible book as finished it a week ago. Enjoy and congrats
RIP Danya, he was a good GM and an even better content creator.