Thai Dai Van Nguyen
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.
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.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
e3d2MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses material
White gets the main benefit, but black's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.
Playable moves worth considering here.
d3d4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
c4c5MAIA 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.