Round 8 · 4 Mar 2026
2615 Performance · 3 behind leader
India's reigning world champion, combining lightning calculation with resolute classical play in the sport's highest-pressure moments.
2698 Performance · 1.5 behind leader
Germany's standard-bearer and fresh super-tournament winner, blending modern opening depth with patient technique and growing endgame confidence.
From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
b2d2MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses material on e3
White gets the main benefit, but white creates more concrete threats.
a1c1MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses material on e3
d1d2MAIA 2200
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b2c1MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
g1h1MAIA 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.