Bodhana Sivanandan: England's Rising Chess Prodigy

Who is Bodhana Sivanandan, England’s No. 1 female chess player with roots in India?

The 11-year-old, whose parents are from India, overtook four-time British women’s champion, Lan Yao, who is 25, at the top of the FIDE list for England.

Bodhana Sivanandan: England's Rising Chess Prodigy

Bodhana Sivanandan: England's Rising Chess Prodigy In a remarkable rise within the chess world, 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan has ascended to the pinnacle of England's female chess rankings. The International Chess Federation's latest ratings place her at the forefront with 2366 points, eclipsing four-time British women's champion Lan Yao.Originally from Tiruchirappalli, India, Sivanandan moved to England in 2007 and began her chess journey dur…