Sports · London, United Kingdom · October 24, 2026

Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, breaks 38-year chess record

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 24, 1:42 AM ET

England's Bodhana Sivanandan became an International Master at age 11. She is now the youngest female player to earn the title, breaking a 38-year-old record. She secured it at the European Women's Chess Club Cup.

Why it matters

Her achievement is a milestone for young women in a sport long dominated by men.

Background

International Master is the second-highest title in chess, below Grandmaster. Titles are awarded for strong results against top players.

Sources

• The Hindu ↗Oct 24, 1:42 AM ET

This summary was written automatically from the reporting linked above; follow the sources for the full story. How One Turn works.

See it on the globe →All of Oct 24's stories