Carlsen escapes 'meltdown' vs Sindarov, reaches Freestyle Chess final

• Magnus Carlsen advanced to the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Finals in Cape Town.
• Carlsen narrowly defeated Javokhir Sindarov in tie-breaks after a "meltdown" performance.
• He will face Levon Aronian in the championship final.
• Carlsen expressed relief after escaping a lost position in the final tie-break game.
• Carlsen had already secured the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 title.

Why It Matters: Carlsen's narrow escape underscores the intense pressure in top-tier chess.