11-year-old Indian-origin prodigy Bodhana breaks Polgar’s 38-yo record

 Eleven-year-old British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female player to qualify for the International Master title, breaking Judit Polgar’s 38-year-old record. The English Chess Federation praised her as a “generational talent.” Already the youngest Woman Grandmaster qualifier, Bodhana has achieved several historic milestones and is now aiming to become a Grandmaster, chess’s highest title. Eleven-year-old British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female player to qualify for the International Master title, breaking Judit Polgar’s 38-year-old record. The English Chess Federation praised her as a “generational talent.” Already the youngest Woman Grandmaster qualifier, Bodhana has achieved several historic milestones and is now aiming to become a Grandmaster, chess’s highest title.