Meet Bodhana Sivanandan, child prodigy checkmates 60-year old legend — at 10, she’s chess' youngest female star
10-year-old chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has made history as the youngest female to defeat a grandmaster in a classical match, achieving this milestone at the 2025 British Chess Championship against Grandmaster Peter Wells. Her remarkable victory not only breaks records but also highlights her talent, extraordinary skill, and potential to inspire young chess enthusiasts around the world to pursue the game seriously.