‘I do it because I like it’: Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, on being youngest ever ‘woman grandmaster’
‘I do it because I like it’: Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, on being youngest ever ‘woman grandmaster’
London schoolgirl’s father taught her to play when she was five, and three years later she beat former British champion
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October 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM
‘I do it because I like it’: Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, on being youngest ever ‘woman grandmaster’
What an absolute legend www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bodhana Sivanandan: British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:28 AM
What an absolute legend www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bodhana Sivanandan is the youngest WGM in history! 🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyxG...
September 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Bodhana Sivanandan is the youngest WGM in history! 🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyxG...
11-year-old British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest woman grandmaster in history
September 29, 2026 at 12:31 PM
11-year-old British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest woman grandmaster in history
A 10-year-old British girl, Bodhana Sivanandan, has made chess history by becoming the youngest female player to ever beat a grandmaster.
August 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
A 10-year-old British girl, Bodhana Sivanandan, has made chess history by becoming the youngest female player to ever beat a grandmaster.
The world's latest FIDE Master: 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan 👏🤯
February 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The world's latest FIDE Master: 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan 👏🤯
remember last year when TERFs were trying to prove women had a biological disadvantage in chess because of our weak soft brains or something? anyway 10 year old British girl Bodhana Sivanandan just absolutely pasted a grandmaster, on her way to becoming one herself
August 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
remember last year when TERFs were trying to prove women had a biological disadvantage in chess because of our weak soft brains or something? anyway 10 year old British girl Bodhana Sivanandan just absolutely pasted a grandmaster, on her way to becoming one herself
Happy 11th birthday to Bodhana Sivanandan who has already defeated grandmasters, broken records, and earned the FM title! 🥳🎉
March 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Happy 11th birthday to Bodhana Sivanandan who has already defeated grandmasters, broken records, and earned the FM title! 🥳🎉
“We are here because you were there” - Ambalavaner Sivanandan
February 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
“We are here because you were there” - Ambalavaner Sivanandan
Can I get a what what for team smart girl
Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster share.google/LTOwK0lSRYk9...
Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster share.google/LTOwK0lSRYk9...
11-Year-Old Girl Becomes Chess’ Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster, Says She Wants to ‘Keep Making History’
Bodhana Sivanandan, from London, represented England in the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was held between Sept. 15 and Sept. 27. The 11-year-old became the youngest-ever woman g...
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September 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Can I get a what what for team smart girl
Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster share.google/LTOwK0lSRYk9...
Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster share.google/LTOwK0lSRYk9...
“We are here because you were there” - Ambalavaner Sivanandan
February 13, 2026 at 9:58 AM
“We are here because you were there” - Ambalavaner Sivanandan
Bodhana Sivanandan, from northwest London, taught herself to play by watching tutorials on YouTube
British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster
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September 29, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Bodhana Sivanandan, from northwest London, taught herself to play by watching tutorials on YouTube
La championne d’échecs Bodhana Sivanandan concourait à la 46e Olympiade d’échecs, section féminine, avec l’équipe anglaise. Son bon résultat à la compétition, q...
Échecs. Bodhana Sivanandan devient à 11 ans la plus jeune grand maître international féminin
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October 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM
La championne d’échecs Bodhana Sivanandan concourait à la 46e Olympiade d’échecs, section féminine, avec l’équipe anglaise. Son bon résultat à la compétition, q...
Bodhana Sivanandan: British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan: British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Bodhana Sivanandan: British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
In the words of Sivanandan, “we’re here because you were there.”
Damn Netherlands doesn’t have any white people on the team?
June 30, 2026 at 1:33 AM
In the words of Sivanandan, “we’re here because you were there.”
Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster share.google/PVh02uO8yYJL...
11-Year-Old Girl Becomes Chess’ Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster, Says She Wants to ‘Keep Making History’
Bodhana Sivanandan, from London, represented England in the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was held between Sept. 15 and Sept. 27. The 11-year-old became the youngest-ever woman g...
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September 30, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, Becomes Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster share.google/PVh02uO8yYJL...
Friend reminded me that Ambalavaner Sivanandan once said this
May 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Friend reminded me that Ambalavaner Sivanandan once said this
“What Enoch Powell says today, the Tories say tomorrow, and Labour legislates on the day after"
- Ambalavaner Sivanandan
- Ambalavaner Sivanandan
June 30, 2026 at 6:46 AM
“What Enoch Powell says today, the Tories say tomorrow, and Labour legislates on the day after"
- Ambalavaner Sivanandan
- Ambalavaner Sivanandan
Bodhana Sivanandan
British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan,11, from north-west London, secured her third and final WGM norm. a certified title-level performance, while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Uzbekistan
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British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan,11, from north-west London, secured her third and final WGM norm. a certified title-level performance, while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Uzbekistan
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bodhana Sivanandan: British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.
www.bbc.com
September 29, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Bodhana Sivanandan
British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan,11, from north-west London, secured her third and final WGM norm. a certified title-level performance, while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Uzbekistan
www.bbc.com/news/article...
British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan,11, from north-west London, secured her third and final WGM norm. a certified title-level performance, while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Uzbekistan
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Something heartwarming for the congregation.
(She taught herself chess during the lockdown!)
(She taught herself chess during the lockdown!)
Bodhana Sivanandan: British schoolgirl becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.
www.bbc.com
September 28, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Something heartwarming for the congregation.
(She taught herself chess during the lockdown!)
(She taught herself chess during the lockdown!)
Die erst elfjährige Bodhana #Sivanandan spielt bei der #Schacholympiade für England am ersten Brett, war beste Spielerin ihres Teams und eine der besten Spielerinnen an Brett 1. Mit diesem Ergebnis erzielte sie ihre dritte WGM-Norm und ist damit die jüngste #Frauengroßmeisterin (WGM) der Geschichte.
Bodhana Sivanandan: jüngste WGM aller Zeiten mit 11 Jahren
Die erst elfjährige Bodhana Sivanandan spielt bei der Frauenolympiade für England am ersten Brett, war beste Spielerin ihres Teams und eine der besten Spielerinnen an Brett 1. Mit diesem Ergebnis erzi...
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September 29, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Die erst elfjährige Bodhana #Sivanandan spielt bei der #Schacholympiade für England am ersten Brett, war beste Spielerin ihres Teams und eine der besten Spielerinnen an Brett 1. Mit diesem Ergebnis erzielte sie ihre dritte WGM-Norm und ist damit die jüngste #Frauengroßmeisterin (WGM) der Geschichte.
“What Enoch Powell says today, the Conservative Party says tomorrow, and the Labour Party legislates on the day after."
- Ambalavaner Sivanandan
- Ambalavaner Sivanandan
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“What Enoch Powell says today, the Conservative Party says tomorrow, and the Labour Party legislates on the day after."
- Ambalavaner Sivanandan
- Ambalavaner Sivanandan
At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan broke the world record for the youngest Woman Grandmaster while securing her second open IM norm at the Samarkand Chess Olympiad as FIDE resets its global leadership. #Chess
How Bodhana Sivanandan took the Women's Grandmaster title at age 11
England's Bodhana Sivanandan secured her Woman Grandmaster title and an International Master norm at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan.
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September 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM
At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan broke the world record for the youngest Woman Grandmaster while securing her second open IM norm at the Samarkand Chess Olympiad as FIDE resets its global leadership. #Chess
“There is no such thing as ‘illegal immigrants,’ only illegal governments.” — Ambalavaner Sivanandan
December 6, 2024 at 8:40 PM
“There is no such thing as ‘illegal immigrants,’ only illegal governments.” — Ambalavaner Sivanandan
This is crazy.
England's chess super talent Bodhana Sivanandan, 10, has just beaten former Women's World Chess Champion GM Mariya Muzychuk.
Amazing result.
England's chess super talent Bodhana Sivanandan, 10, has just beaten former Women's World Chess Champion GM Mariya Muzychuk.
Amazing result.
October 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This is crazy.
England's chess super talent Bodhana Sivanandan, 10, has just beaten former Women's World Chess Champion GM Mariya Muzychuk.
Amazing result.
England's chess super talent Bodhana Sivanandan, 10, has just beaten former Women's World Chess Champion GM Mariya Muzychuk.
Amazing result.