Praggnanandhaa faced Firouzja in Romania and found himself up against a wall. Firouzja defended with remarkable tenacity, refusing to crack under pressure despite playing from behind. Praggnanandhaa pressed hard but couldn't break through, and the game ended in a draw. It was the kind of result that frustrates attackers. Firouzja's defensive technique was the story here. He knew exactly which moves kept the position from falling apart, and he delivered them with confidence. This draw showed why Firouzja belongs among the elite. When under siege, he simply doesn't break.