Round 1 · 26 May 2026
India's young super-GM, combining deep calculation with fearless classical play and the tactical nerve that makes every armageddon tiebreak feel winnable.
A U.S. legend and endgame specialist, valued for immaculate technique, calm defense, and elite practical steadiness under sustained pressure.
From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
c8b7MAIA 2200
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e7f6MAIA 2200
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d5c3MAIA 2200
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Complex tradeoff
Black gets the main benefit, but black creates more concrete threats.
h7h6MAIA 2200
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