Round 1 · 29 Mar 2026
India's 2026 Candidates winner and Praggnanandhaa's elder sister, combining sharp calculation with resolute classical play when the title path is on the line.
Kazakhstan's world rapid champion and 2026 Candidates runner-up, bringing fearless initiative, speedy calculation, and elite practical instincts.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
a4b2MAIA 2200
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c1g5MAIA 2200
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c1e3MAIA 2200
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d1c2MAIA 2200
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h2h3MAIA 2200
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