Thai Dai Van Nguyen
2630 Performance · 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 13 · 30 Jan 2026
2630 Performance · 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.
2780 Performance · 0.5 behind leader
A young Uzbek grandmaster with sharp opening confidence and a direct, resourceful approach to dynamic positions.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
g2h2MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
f4f5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Complex tradeoff
White gets the main benefit, but white creates more concrete threats.
g2g1MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
g2f1MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.