11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan breaks 38-year-old chess record
At 11 years and four months old, Bodhana Sivanandan defeated a French grandmaster to break a 38-year-old chess record.
The Business Standard25 July 2026, 12:50 PM0 readsAMP
Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11 years and four months, has achieved a significant milestone in chess by defeating 19-year-old French Grandmaster Marc'Andria Maurizzi. The match took place during the opening round of the Dole Trophy held in Aix-en-Provence. Maurizzi, who holds a rating of 2628, was bested by the young player, resulting in the breaking of a 38-year-old record.
