Round 8 · 4 Mar 2026
2652 Performance · 2.5 behind leader
A young American grandmaster with fearless initiative, sharp opening research, and the competitive nerve to punch above his rating in elite fields.
2708 Performance · 1.5 behind leader
Grandmaster rated 2648 on the FIDE classical list — a regular in top round-robins and match events.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
d5c6MAIA 2200
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Pins the pawn on f6 to the king
Black king under attack
Playable moves worth considering here.
h2h4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
h1g2MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.