Round 1 · 3 May 2026
Poland's elite super-grandmaster and World Cup finalist, valued for deep preparation, resilient defense, and classical stamina in the sport's longest events.
A seasoned Polish grandmaster and longtime elite second, combining solid opening understanding with the calm technique to grind top round-robins.
Lifetime FIDE classical score unavailable (missing FIDE ID or cache not warmed).
From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
g1f3MAIA 2200
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b1c3MAIA 2200
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e2e4MAIA 2200
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