Round 6 · 23 Jan 2026
2726 Performance · 1 behind leader
Germany's leading grandmaster, known for disciplined classical technique, subtle maneuvering, and patient endgame grinding.
2727 Performance · 1 behind leader
One of India's fastest-rising super-GMs, known for razor-sharp opening play and the initiative to keep even the world's best defending.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
d8d7MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Complex tradeoff
Black gets the main benefit, but black creates more concrete threats.
Playable moves worth considering here.
d8e8MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
Black gets the main benefit, but black's material balance improves by 1.00 pawns.