Hard to be in his position: Carlsen on Candidates 2026 contender Sindarov

World number one chess player Magnus Carlsen said Javokhir Sindarov, who leads the FIDE Candidates 2026 at the halfway stage, is more than likely to win the tournament. "But it is hard to be in the position in which he is," he said. "When you get to this point, thoughts start creeping into your head," Carlsen added.