Round 8 · 20 May 2026
2795 Performance
A Dutch champion with bold opening ideas and the competitive streak that thrives in the sharp atmosphere of Wijk aan Zee and Bucharest.
2739 Performance · 1 behind leader
A young Uzbek grandmaster with sharp opening confidence and a direct, resourceful approach to dynamic positions.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
a7a6MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
b7b5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
Black gets the main benefit, but white's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.
c7c5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.