Round 9 · 26 Jan 2026
2686 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.
2764 Performance · 1 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.
c3d5MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses the b2 pawn
c3a4MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Loses the b2 pawn
White gets the main benefit, but black's king faces more checks and king-zone pressure.
b3c1MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.
Creates concrete threats
White gets the main benefit, but white's material balance worsens by 1.00 pawns.
a3a8MAIA 2200
The Maia model estimates how often 2200-rated players choose this move from this position.