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 9 · 30 May 2026

Firouzja — Keymer

The Matchup

White
Alireza FirouzjaCredit
🇫🇷FRA
1st · 8.5

Alireza Firouzja

3416 Performance

Last 5 gamesWWA½
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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½–½Draw
Black
Vincent KeymerCredit
🇩🇪GER
5th · 4.0

Vincent Keymer

2966 Performance · 4.5 behind leader

Last 5 games½½½½
World#4FIDE Standard world ranking from the latest monthly classical rating list before this tournament started. List: 2026-03-01.Elo2767Age21

Germany's standard-bearer and fresh super-tournament winner, blending modern opening depth with patient technique and growing endgame confidence.

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Head to head

Classical OTB (lifetime FIDE)

Firouzja WinsDrawsKeymer Wins

Source: FIDE

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Key Moments

Réti Opening: Advance Variation, Michel Gambit
BlackKeymerGER2767
WhiteFirouzjaFRA2744
B
-0.3W

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.

Bb4c5b4
-0.3112%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD12% would play this move

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

What changed

Move result
Black gained
No longer: Needs defense on bc5

Immediate impact

1 checking resource
Qe7d8e7
+0.528%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD8% would play this move

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

What changed

Move result
Black gained
White must solve / gained

Immediate impact

1 checking resource

Hard to spot

Qc7d8c7
+0.000%

MAIA 2200

PLAYER LIKELIHOOD0% would play this move

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

What changed

Black gained

Immediate impact

Bc5 is active