Round 7 · 29 May 2026
2976 Performance · 4.5 behind leader
Germany's standard-bearer and fresh super-tournament winner, blending modern opening depth with patient technique and growing endgame confidence.
3185 Performance · 3 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.
g2d5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
e5d4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
White gets the main benefit, but black's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.
Playable moves worth considering here.
h4h5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Creates concrete threats