Round 2 · 26 Feb 2026
2428 Performance · 1 behind leader
Grandmaster rated 2701 on the FIDE classical list — a regular in top round-robins and match events.
2900 Performance
Uzbekistan's world rapid champion and Wijk aan Zee breakthrough winner, blending fearless calculation with patience in long classical fights.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
c6a5MAIA 2200
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c8d7MAIA 2200
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f6d5MAIA 2200
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d8d5MAIA 2200
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