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Ten-year-old British chess prodigy dazzles at women's event

Ten-year-old British chess prodigy dazzles at women's event

Summary

A ten-year-old British chess player named Bodhana Sivanandan excelled at the UK Women's Blitz Championship, winning eight consecutive games. She is now ranked among the top 50 women in the world for blitz chess, a fast-paced type of chess where each game lasts ten minutes or less.

Key Facts

  • Bodhana Sivanandan is a ten-year-old chess prodigy from the UK.
  • She won the UK Women's Blitz Championship by winning eight games in a row.
  • Bodhana is ranked among the top 50 women in the world for blitz chess.
  • Blitz chess is a type of speed chess with games lasting no more than ten minutes.
  • Bodhana earned the Woman International Master title earlier this year, becoming the youngest to do so.
  • Last year, she became the youngest person to represent England in any sport internationally at nine years old.
  • Her success continues with ambitions to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history.
  • Bodhana's father supports her achievements and notes her determination.
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