Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan becomes the youngest woman grandmaster in history
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Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan becomes the youngest woman grandmaster in history

1 hour ago · Originally published 28 Sep 2026 10/10 Original headline: Bodhana Sivanandan: British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan from Harrow has secured the woman grandmaster title after completing her final norm at the 46th Chess Olympiad. By achieving this at 11, she surpasses the previous record held by Kateryna Lagno and continues a rapid rise that has already seen her become Britain's youngest women's chess champion.
Source: BBC News UK Greater London
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