Round 2 · 14 May 2026
2754 Performance
Germany's standard-bearer and fresh super-tournament winner, blending modern opening depth with patient technique and growing endgame confidence.
2776 Performance
A Romanian grandmaster with pragmatic classical instincts and the steady technique to grind elite round-robins.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
f7f6MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
e7g5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Complex tradeoff
Black gets the main benefit, but white's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.