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In the fifth round of the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025, 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster Pranav Anand faced off against world number one Magnus Carlsen. Anand, who entered the tournament with a rating of 2393, delivered a strong performance overall, scoring 12 out of 19 points and achieving a tournament rating of 2739. The encounter provided valuable insights for the young player, who annotated the game and shared his experiences.