Elite chess explained, move by move
Dates
25 May — 05 Jun 2026
Location
Oslo, NO
Field
6 players
Format
Round-robin + Armageddon tiebreak
Time control
Classical
Rounds
10 · 10 played
Decisive
50%
Avg. rating
2765

Round 7 · 29 May 2026

SoFirouzja

The Matchup

White
🇺🇸USA
3rd · 4.0

Wesley So

3078 Performance · 3.5 behind leader

Last 5 games½AA
World#9FIDE Standard world ranking from the latest monthly classical rating list before this tournament started. List: 2026-03-01.Elo2754Age32

A U.S. legend and endgame specialist, valued for immaculate technique, calm defense, and elite practical steadiness under sustained pressure.

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½–½Draw
Black
🇫🇷FRA
1st · 7.5

Alireza Firouzja

3569 Performance

Last 5 gamesWWA
World#6FIDE Standard world ranking from the latest monthly classical rating list before this tournament started. List: 2026-03-01.Elo2759Age22

France's attacking spearhead and former world #2, known for razor-sharp preparation and uncompromising initiative in complex positions.

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Head to head

Classical OTB (lifetime FIDE)

So WinsDrawsFirouzja Wins

Source: FIDE

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Key Moments


Queen's Gambit Declined: Exchange Variation
BlackFirouzjaFRA2744
WhiteSoUSA2753
B
+0.0W

Classical factors on this position

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Checks, captures, and threats for the side to move

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The Moves

Other lines considered

From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.

Engine & players agree

Playable moves worth considering here.

Bf4c1f4
-0.1440%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD40% would play this move

The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.

Threatening
Bf4 is active
O-Oe1g1
-0.0217%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD17% would play this move

The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.

Board structure
Castles kingside
Ng5f3g5
+0.0012%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD12% would play this move

The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.

Attacking
Defending
Needs defense on be6