Round 7 · 3 Mar 2026
2782 Performance · 0.5 behind leader
Uzbekistan's world rapid champion and Wijk aan Zee breakthrough winner, blending fearless calculation with patience in long classical fights.
2807 Performance
A Dutch champion with bold opening ideas and the competitive streak that thrives in the sharp atmosphere of Wijk aan Zee and Bucharest.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
f3e4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Complex tradeoff
White gets the main benefit, but white's pieces lose activity.
f3c6MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
Playable moves worth considering here.
c3c4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.