In this dramatic final round game, Firouzja was winning for many moves but eventually failed to beat an incredibly resilient Praggnanandhaa. The 18-year-old player from Chennai wasn't feeling very much at home in a Sicilian Najdorf, played several inaccuracies, and got a terrible position out of the opening. Sacrificing an exchange was an excellent practical decision, though, after which he delivered a fantastic defensive play that left Firouzja with the huge disappointment of missing out on a direct tournament victory.