Round 3 · 31 Mar 2026
2550 Performance
China's former women's world champion, known for disciplined technique, deep opening homework, and the patient classical grind that keeps her in every title race.
2556 Performance
A battle-tested Candidates veteran and former European women's champion, blending solid classical foundations with sharp practical fighting instinct.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
b3b7MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses piece activity
White gets the main benefit, but black's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.
Playable moves worth considering here.
a6c7MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses material on g2
White gets the main benefit, but white creates more concrete threats.
a6c5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
b3d1MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
White gets the main benefit, but black's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.