Coverage dated September 28, 2026

British schoolgirl becomes chess’ youngest ever woman grandmaster

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By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — An 11-year-old chess prodigy has become the youngest woman grandmaster of all time, after a strong performance at the 46th Chess Olympiad. Bodhana Sivanandan from northwest London represented England at the tournament in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which ended on Sunday.

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  1. BBC News

    British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.

  2. KESQ Palm Springs

    British schoolgirl becomes chess’ youngest ever woman grandmaster (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — An 11-year-old chess prodigy has become the youngest woman grandmaster of all time, after a strong performance at the 46th Chess Olympiad. Bodhana Sivanandan from northwest London represented England at the tournament in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which ended on Sunday.

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