Round 3 · 20 Jan 2026
2563 Performance · 1.5 behind leader
India's young super-GM, combining deep calculation with fearless classical play and the tactical nerve that makes every armageddon tiebreak feel winnable.
2740 Performance · 0.5 behind leader
The Czech Republic's leading player, valued for solid classical fundamentals and the calm technique to hold nerve in elite open tournaments.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
a7a6MAIA 2200
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a7a5MAIA 2200
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f7f5MAIA 2200
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c8a8MAIA 2200
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