Ten-year-old chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has made history by becoming the youngest female player ever to defeat a chess grandmaster in a competitive game.
The British youngster achieved the remarkable feat during a high-level tournament this week, stunning both her opponent and spectators with her composed, strategic play. Sivanandan’s victory came against an experienced grandmaster more than four times her age, marking a milestone moment in chess history.
Hailed as one of the most promising young talents in the sport, Sivanandan has been turning heads in the chess world with her rapid rise through the ranks. She has already collected numerous junior titles and represented England internationally, but this victory cements her as a name to watch on the global stage.
Chess commentators praised her tactical precision and maturity under pressure, noting that such a win at her age is “virtually unprecedented.”
“I just focused on playing the best moves I could,” Sivanandan said afterwards, downplaying the historic nature of her achievement. “I didn’t really think about who I was playing — just the position on the board.”
With this triumph, Sivanandan not only sets a new record but also inspires a new generation of young players, showing that age is no barrier to beating the best.
