Elite chess explained, move by move
Dates
12 May — 24 May 2026
Location
Bucharest, RO
Field
10 players
Format
Round-robin
Time control
Classical
Rounds
9 · 9 played
Decisive
36%
Avg. rating
2744

Round 3 · 15 May 2026

Praggnanandhaa RKeymer

The Matchup

White
🇮🇳IND
1st · 1.5

Praggnanandhaa R

2868 Performance

Last 5 games½W
World#13FIDE Standard world ranking from the latest monthly classical rating list before this tournament started. List: 2026-03-01.Elo2733Age20

India's young super-GM, combining deep calculation with fearless classical play and the tactical nerve that makes every armageddon tiebreak feel winnable.

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½–½Draw
Black
🇩🇪GER
1st · 1.5

Vincent Keymer

2802 Performance

Last 5 games½W
World#4FIDE Standard world ranking from the latest monthly classical rating list before this tournament started. List: 2026-03-01.Elo2759Age21

Germany's standard-bearer and fresh super-tournament winner, blending modern opening depth with patient technique and growing endgame confidence.

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Head to head

Classical OTB (lifetime FIDE)

R WinsDrawsKeymer Wins

Source: FIDE

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Key Moments


Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Keres Defense
BlackKeymerGER2767
WhiteRIND2735
B
+0.0W

Classical factors on this position

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Checks, captures, and threats for the side to move

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The Moves

Other lines considered

From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.

Engine & players agree

Playable moves worth considering here.

Bg5c1g5
+0.1240%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD40% would play this move

The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.

Bg5 is active
Nf3g1f3
+0.0426%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD26% would play this move

The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.

f3f2f3
-0.3011%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD11% would play this move

The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.

Board structure
Less active pieces for White