Round 11 · 28 Jan 2026
2646 Performance · 3.5 behind leader
The Czech Republic's leading player, valued for solid classical fundamentals and the calm technique to hold nerve in elite open tournaments.
2745 Performance · 1 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.
b4c3MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses material
Black gets the main benefit, but black creates more concrete threats.
b4c5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.