Round 1 · 18 Jan 2026
A Dutch champion with bold opening ideas and the competitive streak that thrives in the sharp atmosphere of Wijk aan Zee and Bucharest.
The Czech Republic's leading player, valued for solid classical fundamentals and the calm technique to hold nerve in elite open tournaments.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
e5d7MAIA 2200
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d1e2MAIA 2200
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b1c3MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.