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.
c5d5MAIA 2200
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Allows concrete threats
c5g5MAIA 2200
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h4f3MAIA 2200
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Complex tradeoff
Black gets the main benefit, but white's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.
c5b4MAIA 2200
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