Vasyl Ivanchuk takes on Max Warmerdam in Round 1 of the 18th BPB Limburg Open. The match unfolds in Maastricht across four games with classical time controls. 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move gives both players room to navigate the board carefully. Ivanchuk brings decades of experience and a sharp tactical mind. Warmerdam fights on home turf. The opening games will set the tone for who controls the match.