11-year-old Bodhana becomes youngest woman grandmaster

Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest Woman Grandmaster in chess history. The British schoolgirl earned the title after securing her third WGM norm at the 46th Chess Olympiad.
Bodhana scored eight points from 11 games at the Olympiad, according to reports. Her calm, fearless play against far more experienced opponents drew praise from the chess world.
The Woman Grandmaster title is awarded by the international chess body FIDE to players who meet strict rating and performance norms. Earning three norms at just 11 is an extraordinary achievement.
Bodhana has been a sensation since she first broke through at a young age. She has beaten several senior players in tournament play and is seen as one of Britain’s brightest chess talents.
Her achievement has made headlines across the UK. Coaches say her rise could inspire a new generation of young chess players, especially girls, to take up the game. Her Olympiad performance has drawn praise from grandmasters across the world, reports said.
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