Bodhana becomes Youngest WGM at the Age of 11

Bodhana Sivandan who belongs to London made chess history in September 2026 by becoming the youngest women grandmaster in the world at the age of just 11  and has made remarkable achievements in chess. This milestone was achieved by her while representing England in the 46th Olympiad at Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

A Remarkable Achievement

The Youngest WGM achieved third and final norm during the Olympiad 2026 finishing the tournament with an impressive score of 8 out of 11 games. During the campaign she faced only one loss, recording six wins and four draws. Her performance earned her 28 points taking her FIDE rating at 2382 in October 2026

Inspiration for the Next Generation

Bodhana started learning chess at the age of just 5-years old. Her journey is an inspiration for all the young kids who dream of becoming professional chess players proving that age is just a factor and even young kids can achieve greater milestones with consistent practice, devotion and a true passion for learning. She also serves as a positive example who wants to be a part of competitive chess and build their careers in this mind sport. 

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