Round 3 · 27 May 2026
3841 Performance
France's attacking spearhead and former world #2, known for razor-sharp preparation and uncompromising initiative in complex positions.
3154 Performance · 1.5 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.
From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
a2a4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
c5e6MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses material
White gets the main benefit, but white creates more concrete threats.
f3d2MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
d3f5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.