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 7 · 19 May 2026

SindarovKeymer

The Matchup

White
🇺🇿UZB
4th · 2.5

Javokhir Sindarov

2702 Performance · 2 behind leader

Last 5 gamesL½½½½
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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1–0White wins
Black
🇩🇪GER
1st · 4.5

Vincent Keymer

2830 Performance

Last 5 gamesW½W½W
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 over-the-board (indexed)

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Key Moments


Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense
BlackKeymerGER2767
WhiteSindarovUZB2726
B
+0.1W

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.

e3e2e3
+0.2478%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD78% would play this move

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

Threatening
Board structure
O-O-Oe1c1
-0.377%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD7% would play this move

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

Threatening
Rd1a1d1
+0.016%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD6% would play this move

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

Threatening

Hard to spot

Qa4+d4a4
+0.110%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD0% would play this move

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

Threatening
Board structure
Bg5 is active