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 5 · 17 May 2026

FirouzjaSindarov

The Matchup

White
🇫🇷FRA
6th · 0.5

Alireza Firouzja

2601 Performance · 2.5 behind leader

Last 5 games½LLL
World#6FIDE Standard world ranking from the latest monthly classical rating list before this tournament started. List: 2026-03-01.Elo2759Age22

France's attacking spearhead and former world #2, known for razor-sharp preparation and uncompromising initiative in complex positions.

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½–½Draw
Black
🇺🇿UZB
4th · 1.5

Javokhir Sindarov

2667 Performance · 1.5 behind leader

Last 5 games½L½½
World#12FIDE Standard world ranking from the latest monthly classical rating list before this tournament started. List: 2026-03-01.Elo2776Age20

A young Uzbek grandmaster with sharp opening confidence and a direct, resourceful approach to dynamic positions.

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Head to head

Classical over-the-board (indexed)

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Key Moments


Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo
BlackSindarovUZB2726
WhiteFirouzjaFRA2744
B
+0.2W

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.

Ne3f1e3
+0.2911%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD11% would play this move

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

Threatening
d4d3d4
+0.399%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD9% would play this move

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

Threatening
Board structure