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Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Female International Master at 11
sábado, 24 de octubre de 2026
Fuente: thehindu.com
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Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old chess player from Harrow, has set a new record as the youngest female International Master, surpassing a 38-year milestone.
Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old chess player from Harrow, London, has achieved the title of the youngest female International Master, breaking a record that stood for 38 years.
During the European Women's Chess Club Cup, Sivanandan needed just a few rating points to qualify for the IM title. She secured her place in history with a final-round victory, finishing with a score of 5.5 out of 7 while playing for She Plays to Win Lionesses.
In her matches, Sivanandan faced notable opponents, including a near draw against Russian Grandmaster Aleksandra Goryachkina and a win against Belarusian International Master Olga Badelka. Her performance elevated her rating to 2399.4, placing her among the ten youngest International Masters ever.
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