Round 2 · 26 Feb 2026
2754 Performance · 0.5 behind leader
A young American grandmaster with fearless initiative, sharp opening research, and the competitive nerve to punch above his rating in elite fields.
2551 Performance · 1 behind leader
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.
g6f4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
White gets the main benefit, but black's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.
Playable moves worth considering here.
g6h4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses material on c3
White gets the main benefit, but white creates more concrete threats.
c3e2MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
g6e7MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.