Round 9 · 5 Mar 2026
2778 Performance
Uzbekistan's world rapid champion and Wijk aan Zee breakthrough winner, blending fearless calculation with patience in long classical fights.
2678 Performance · 2 behind leader
A young American grandmaster with fearless initiative, sharp opening research, and the competitive nerve to punch above his rating in elite fields.
Lifetime FIDE classical score unavailable (missing FIDE ID or cache not warmed).
From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
h7h6MAIA 2200
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c8c7MAIA 2200
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b5b4MAIA 2200
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p on b4 is hanging
g7g6MAIA 2200
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