London chess prodigy, 10, becomes youngest female international master

Published: 8/13/2025
London chess prodigy, 10, becomes youngest female international master
London chess prodigy, 10, makes history as youngest woman international master by beating grandmaster at British Chess Championship. Bodhana Sivanandan's remarkable talent has seen her break records and secure a spot in the England Women's chess team at a young age. Introduced to chess during the pandemic, Bodhana's rise in the chess world showcases her potential to become a grandmaster, challenging the perception of chess as a male-dominated game.