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Fabiano Caruana
2795EloGM · FIDE classical
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Caruana — Giri
Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo
0–1Black wins
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Anish Giri
2753EloGM · FIDE classical
Dutch chess's perennial contender, valued for creative opening ideas, rapid adaptation, and razor-sharp theoretical preparation.
The Highlights
Key Moments
7 highlightsThe Game
BlackGiriNED2753
B
+0.4W
WhiteCaruanaUSA2795
C54Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo
In theory
Played in 45.5% of master games
| Move | Share | Games |
|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45.6% | 1,309,466 |
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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.
e4
e2e4+0.425%
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
Nf3
g1f3+0.3550%
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
b1c3-0.1215%
MAIA 2200
PLAYER LIKELIHOOD15% 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
d4
d2d4+0.406%
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