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Bodhana Sivanandan is eight years old. She likes watching TV programmes about princesses, combing her Barbie doll s long, blonde hair and listening to rock music as she does her times tables.

Bodhana Sivanandan is not only making headlines in England. The 8-year-old took part in the European Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Zagreb and was the best female participant in the blitz tournament with 8½/13 points! | Photo: European Chess Union

Bodhana Sivanandan, an eight-year-old girl from Harrow, north-west London, has made history by becoming the best female player at the European blitz chess championships in Croatia. She scored 8.5/13, beating seasoned professionals and earning praise from the chess community. https://youtu.be/tLQCeU9E_JY?si=Y6iRKZDcyL6IeMAT Bodhana's introduction to chess was accidental, sparked by her curiosity and interest. Her father, Sivanandan…

Sivanandan has been described as a 'phenomenon' by chess masters

Despite being only eight years old, Bodhana emerged as the best female player in the chess tournament, beating participants more than 30 years her senior.

Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow in northwest London , was named the best female player at the European rapid and blitz championship, held in Zagreb, Croatia.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 – A British schoolgirl has become the best female chess player in Europe after winning a continental tournament at the age of eight. Bodhana Sivanandan, from Harrow in northwest London, was named the best female player at the European Rapid and Blitz championship, held in Zagreb, Croatia. Sivanandan, who began playing chess at…

Bodhana Sivanandan, eight, from north west London, best female player at the European rapid and blitz championship in Zagreb, Croatia

Bodhana Sivanandan, an 8-year-old British Tamil from London, astonished the chess world at The European Blitz Chess Championship this weekend where she was crowned best female player.

Bodhana Sivanandan, eight, from north west London, best female player at the European rapid and blitz championship in Zagreb, Croatia