“Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has created history by becoming England’s No.1 female chess player at the remarkable age of just 11.
According to the latest ratings released by FIDE, Bodhana achieved an impressive rating of around 2366, surpassing several experienced British champions to claim the top spot. Reaching such a level at such a young age is considered exceptionally rare and highlights her extraordinary talent and consistency.
What makes her journey even more inspiring is that she only began playing chess during the 2020 lockdown. In just a few years, she has rapidly risen through the ranks, earning accolades at both national and international levels.
Bodhana has delivered standout performances in major competitions, including the European School Chess Championship, and has even defeated Grandmaster-level opponents—an extraordinary feat for someone her age.
In 2024, she represented England at the Chess Olympiad, becoming one of the youngest players ever to represent the country in any sport. She has also secured a place among the world’s top 100 female chess players, further cementing her status as a rising global star.”
According to the latest ratings released by FIDE, Bodhana achieved an impressive rating of around 2366, surpassing several experienced British champions to claim the top spot. Reaching such a level at such a young age is considered exceptionally rare and highlights her extraordinary talent and consistency.
What makes her journey even more inspiring is that she only began playing chess during the 2020 lockdown. In just a few years, she has rapidly risen through the ranks, earning accolades at both national and international levels.
Bodhana has delivered standout performances in major competitions, including the European School Chess Championship, and has even defeated Grandmaster-level opponents—an extraordinary feat for someone her age.
In 2024, she represented England at the Chess Olympiad, becoming one of the youngest players ever to represent the country in any sport. She has also secured a place among the world’s top 100 female chess players, further cementing her status as a rising global star.”
