11-year-old Indian-origin prodigy Bodhana breaks Polgar's 38-yo record
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Bodhana Sivanandan's achievement shatters a 38‑year‑old record, highlighting a new generation of talent in women's chess and raising the profile of British players on the world stage.
Eleven-year-old British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female player to qualify for the International Master title, breaking Judit Polgar’s 38-year-old record. The English Chess Federation praised her as a “generational talent.” Already the youngest Woman Grandmaster qualifier, Bodhana has achieved several historic milestones and is now aiming to become a Grandmaster, chess’s highest title.
The International Master (IM) title is a high-level chess ranking below Grandmaster, and becoming a Woman Grandmaster (WGM) is a top achievement for female players; Judit Polgar, who held the previous record, is widely regarded as one of the greatest female chess players ever.
- •Bodhana's progress toward earning the Grandmaster title in upcoming events
- •Her performance in future rating‑eligible tournaments that could secure the necessary norms
- •Any official announcements from the English Chess Federation regarding her title confirmations