School gate to checkmate: British chess prodigy, 11, is youngest ever woman grandmaster

Youngest Female Grandmaster Achieves Historic Milestone at Uzbekistan Chess Olympiad

Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest ever holder of the title of women’s grandmaster at the Chess Olympiad held in Uzbekistan, marking a historic moment in chess history. The achievement was accomplished over the weekend when the prodigy demonstrated exceptional skill on the international stage.

Breakthrough Performance

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This report is based on information published by The Guardian — Chess.

Official source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/01/bodhana-sivanandan-11-youngest-ever-female-chess-grandmaster