Round 1 · 25 Feb 2026
Uzbekistan's world rapid champion and Wijk aan Zee breakthrough winner, blending fearless calculation with patience in long classical fights.
An Indian grandmaster with creative, uncompromising style — willing to stir complications when the position calls for chaos.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
c7c6MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
h7h6MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.