Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Female International Master in Chess

Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest female International Master at 11 years, seven months, and 16 days, breaking Judit Polgar's 1988 record.

The Indian-origin British prodigy is now ranked seventh among the youngest players in chess history to attain the International Master title.

Bodhana started playing chess at age five in London and has previously set records as the youngest Woman International Master and Woman FIDE Master.