Round 7 · 24 Jan 2026
2720 Performance · 1.5 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.
2730 Performance · 1.5 behind leader
A Turkish teenage grandmaster with fearless initiative, sharp opening homework, and the youthful nerve to challenge established stars.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
Playable moves worth considering here.
e6h6MAIA 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 accepts pawn weaknesses or slower passers.
c3b4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses material on e6
e6a6MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Black king under attack
White gets the main benefit, but black ends up with the clearer outposts.