Round 8 · 6 May 2026
2838 Performance
A young American grandmaster with fearless initiative, sharp opening research, and the competitive nerve to punch above his rating in elite fields.
2755 Performance · 1 behind leader
Poland's elite super-grandmaster and World Cup finalist, valued for deep preparation, resilient defense, and classical stamina in the sport's longest events.
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
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
b1c3MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
d2d4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.