• In the fifth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss, top seed R Praggnanandhaa suffered a surprising defeat against Matthias Bluebaum, while reigning World Champion D Gukesh lost to Abhimanyu Mishra.
• Arjun Erigaisi secured a victory against Nikita Vitiugov, and Parham Maghsoodloo of Iran continued his strong performance, leading the field with 4.5 points.
• Bluebaum's win over Praggnanandhaa marked his third consecutive victory in the tournament, showcasing his impressive form.
• In the women's section, R Vaishali maintained her joint lead after drawing with Kateryna Lagno, with Dinara Wagner and Ulviyya Fataliyeva also in contention.
• The Grand Swiss is crucial as the top finishers in both open and women's sections will earn spots in the next Candidates Tournament, which determines the World Championship challengers.