British Indian chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has made chess history by becoming the youngest female International Master (IM) at just 11 years old, breaking a record held by Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar for 38 years.
The young player, who comes from Harrow in north London, achieved the milestone after an impressive performance on the international chess stage. Her accomplishment also places her among the 10 youngest International Masters of all time, according to the report.
Sivanandan’s achievement comes during the European Women’s Chess Club Cup, where she has faced several highly rated opponents. In the opening round, she came close to drawing against Russian Grandmaster Aleksandra Goryachkina before defeating Belarusian International Master Olga Badelka in the third round.
The performance highlights the rapid development of the young chess player, whose progress has attracted attention in the international chess community. Reaching the International Master level at such a young age is a significant achievement in a sport that demands deep calculation, strategic thinking and sustained concentration.
Sivanandan needed only a few additional rating points to qualify for the open International Master title and surpass Polgar’s long-standing age record.
Her success is particularly notable given Polgar’s reputation as one of the greatest female chess players in history. Breaking a record that stood for nearly four decades marks an important moment for young players aspiring to compete at the highest level.
The milestone places Sivanandan among the most promising young talents in international chess and brings renewed attention to the achievements of British Indian players.
As her chess career progresses, enthusiasts will be watching her future performances and development in the sport.
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