The French Championship in Vichy heats up in Round 5 with the field still wide open. Players battle under classical time controls, 90 minutes for 40 moves then 30 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. The nine-round Swiss format keeps everyone hunting. Top seeds press their advantage while outsiders chase upset victories. Draws remain common in classical play, but decisive results reshape the leaderboard fast. The broadcast captures the tension live as France's best chess talent fights for national honors.