11-year-old Indian-origin prodigy Bodhana breaks Polgar's 38-yo record
11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female player to qualify for the International Master title in chess. She surpassed a 38-year-old record previously held by Judit Polgar.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone in competitive chess, highlighting the rise of young talent in the sport.
Eleven-year-old chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has made history by becoming the youngest female player ever to qualify for the International Master (IM) title.The schoolgirl from Harrow, England, achieved the milestone at the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro, breaking a record held by chess legend Judit Polgar for 38 years.The English Chess Federation praised Bodhana’s achievement, describing her as an exceptional talent with a bright future in the sport.IM Malcolm Pein, the federation’s Director of International Chess, said, “I can only describe Bodhana as a generational talent. There was no limit to what she can achieve.”Bodhana breaks Judit Polgar’s recordBodhana secured her final required IM norm after facing Sweden’s Woman International Master Viktoria Johansson in the tournament’s last round.
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