Round 13 · 1 Jun 2026
2968 Performance · 5.5 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.
3245 Performance · 1.5 behind leader
France's attacking spearhead and former world #2, known for razor-sharp preparation and uncompromising initiative in complex positions.
Round 2: 1-0 · Semi-Slav Defense. Read the annotated game →
From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
c5a7MAIA 2200
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c6d4MAIA 2200
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c5e3MAIA 2200
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Loses material
Black gets the main benefit, but black creates more concrete threats.
b7b5MAIA 2200
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d8e7MAIA 2200
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