Round 5 · 22 Jan 2026
2790 Performance
A young American grandmaster with fearless initiative, sharp opening research, and the competitive nerve to punch above his rating in elite fields.
2796 Performance
Uzbekistan's world rapid champion and Wijk aan Zee breakthrough winner, blending fearless calculation with patience in long classical fights.
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.
a1c1MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
a1d1MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
a2a3MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Attack with a tradeoff
White gets the main benefit, but white leaves more threats behind.