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.
a7a3MAIA 2200
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Balanced endpoint
Playable moves worth considering here.
g6e7MAIA 2200
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a7a6MAIA 2200
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f7f6MAIA 2200
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