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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.