Round 9 · 21 May 2026
2742 Performance · 1 behind leader
Dutch chess's perennial contender, valued for creative opening ideas, rapid adaptation, and razor-sharp theoretical preparation.
2742 Performance · 1 behind leader
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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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
b4c5MAIA 2200
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b8c6MAIA 2200
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b8a6MAIA 2200
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e8g8MAIA 2200
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