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In a historic moment for the world of chess, 10-year-old prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female player to defeat a Grandmaster in a classical game. The monumental victory came in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championships in Liverpool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Grandmaster on the receiving end of this stunning upset was 60-year-old Peter Wells. Bodhana’s victory over the experienced Grandmaster, whose FIDE rating is 2339, was the culmination of her exceptional performance at the tournament. Bodhana, with a rating of 2216, demonstrated remarkable strategic brilliance and composure under pressure throughout the game, ultimately securing a decisive win. The final game score was 1-0 in favor of Bodhana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This win not only cemented her place in the record books but also helped her achieve the Woman International Master (WIM) title, making her the youngest player ever to do so. Bodhana also secured her first Woman Grandmaster (WGM) norm during the tournament, setting her on a clear path toward the highest title in women’s chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her father, an IT professional from Tamil Nadu, introduced her to the game at a young age, and the family has been a constant source of support. Bodhana is a student at a school in London, where she is known for her intellect and ability to balance her academic pursuits with her demanding chess schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her historic victory against a much higher-rated opponent has earned her praise from the global chess community, with experts and Grandmasters hailing her as a future world champion. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) also celebrated the achievement, noting that at just 10 years, five months, and three days old, Bodhana broke the previous record held by American Carissa Yip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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