Chithambaram VR. Aravindh
2701 Performance · 0.5 behind leader
An Indian grandmaster with creative, uncompromising style — willing to stir complications when the position calls for chaos.
Round 4 · 21 Jan 2026
2701 Performance · 0.5 behind leader
An Indian grandmaster with creative, uncompromising style — willing to stir complications when the position calls for chaos.
2753 Performance
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.
Playable moves worth considering here.
d8b6MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
White king gets exposed
d8d7MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses piece activity
White gets the main benefit, but black's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.
e3e4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.