🇩🇪GER
Matthias Bluebaum
2698EloGM · FIDE classical
Germany's leading grandmaster, known for disciplined classical technique, subtle maneuvering, and patient endgame grinding.
Bluebaum — Nakamura
Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation
½–½Draw
USA🇺🇸
Hikaru Nakamura
2810EloGM · FIDE classical
The speed demon of modern chess, combining tactical nerve, fearless initiative, and elite practical instincts.
The Highlights
Key Moments
3 highlightsThe Game
BlackNakamuraUSA2810
B
+0.3W
WhiteBluebaumGER2698
D37Queen's Gambit Declined: Three Knights Variation
In theory
Played in 35.8% of master games
| Move | Share | Games |
|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35.8% | 1,029,878 |
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Checks, captures, and threats for the side to move
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Classical factors on this position
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Engine & players agree
Playable moves worth considering here.
d4
d2d4+0.376%
MAIA 2200
PLAYER LIKELIHOOD6% would play this move
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
After this move
Quiet · Resolved
Immediate impact
More active pieces for White
Nf3
g1f3+0.3750%
MAIA 2200
PLAYER LIKELIHOOD50% would play this move
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
After this move
Quiet · Resolved
Immediate impact
Nc3
b1c3-0.0215%
MAIA 2200
PLAYER LIKELIHOOD15% would play this move
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Immediate impact
Critical line
After critical line
Loses piece activity
White controls e4, d5Black has holes on d7
Factor breakdown
Computer moves
e4
e2e4+0.375%
MAIA 2200
PLAYER LIKELIHOOD5% would play this move
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
After this move
Quiet · Resolved
Immediate impact
More active pieces for White