Sports & CultureTimes of India Sports•1 min read•10/24/2026 (3h ago)

11-year-old Indian-origin prodigy Bodhana breaks Polgar's 38-yo record

11-year-old Indian-origin prodigy Bodhana breaks Polgar's 38-yo record
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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.

Key Takeaways

  • 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.
  • Full details and original dispatch available below.

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.

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