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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…
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In September 2020, Sivanandan Velayutham was helping to clear out a friend’s garage when he uncovered a dusty magnetic chess set. He packed the folding brown and cream board into a bag, along with a collection of old books, brought it home and thought little about it. That is, until his five-year-old daughter, Bodhana, discovered a peculiar figurine lying loose inside. “I want the horsey,” she said.
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.