Thai Dai Van Nguyen
2684 Performance · 2.5 behind leader
The Czech Republic's leading player, valued for solid classical fundamentals and the calm technique to hold nerve in elite open tournaments.
Round 7 · 24 Jan 2026
2684 Performance · 2.5 behind leader
The Czech Republic's leading player, valued for solid classical fundamentals and the calm technique to hold nerve in elite open tournaments.
2778 Performance · 1 behind leader
A battle-hardened grandmaster with direct attacking instincts and years of experience at the world's sharpest team and individual events.
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From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.
a2a3MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
e2f3MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Allows concrete threats
Playable moves worth considering here.
d4c6MAIA 2200
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b2b3MAIA 2200
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d4c2MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.