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Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, becomes youngest ever woman grandmaster
Original: 'I do it because I like it': Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, on being youngest ever 'woman grandmaster' https://www.theguardian.
Eleven-year-old English chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest person ever to earn the woman grandmaster title. In an interview with The Guardian, she said simply, 'I do it because I like it,' describing her love of the game rather than any ambition. Her achievement is drawing widespread admiration as a remarkable milestone for such a young player.
Why now: The record-breaking achievement by an 11-year-old has just been reported, prompting widespread interest and admiration.
Bodhana SivanandanThe GuardianEnglandchess
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- 'I do it because I like it': Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, on being youngest ever 'woman grandmaster' https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/01/bodhana-sivanandan-11-youngest-ever-female-chess-grandmaster # Chess # Youth # Sports · guardian_world@robot.villas · 1
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