Youngest Woman Grandmaster Chess

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1. 27 Sep

   A British schoolgirl has become the youngest woman grandmaster in chess at just 11 years old.

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• 1 Oct ‘I do it because I like it’: Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, on being youngest ever ‘woman grandmaster’Bodhana Sivanandan, 11 years old, became the youngest ever holder of the title "woman grandmaster" at the Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. Despite her achievement, she remains grounded and focuses on balancing her chess career with school responsibilities. Sivanandan teaches herself through online resources and has rapidly outpaced many established players; currently, she is just a few points away from reaching…The Guardian
• 28 Sep British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmasterBodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old from north-west London, has become the youngest player ever to earn the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title in chess, surpassing previous records. She achieved this feat while competing at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Sivanandan secured her third and final WGM norm during the tournament and already holds Britain's record for the youngest women’s chess champion. Her rapid…BBC
• 27 Sep British chess champion, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster in historyBodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old British schoolgirl, has become the youngest woman grandmaster in chess history after securing her title at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She achieved this by winning eight points across 11 games and earning her third norm required for the grandmaster status. The previous record was held by Kateryna Lagno and Hou Yifan, who both earned their titles at age 12…Daily Mail

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