Chess prodigy, 10, makes history
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The chess world witnessed history in Liverpool this week when 10-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan defeated Grandmaster Peter Wells, 60, during the
In his defence at one point, Li Haoyu compared himself to ex-world champion Ding Liren. "My strategy has always been to apply pressure on my opponents through time management, a tactic employed
Vincent Keymer made history by becoming the first sole champion at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025. At 20, the German secured his win with a round to spare, joining the world's top 10 live rankings.
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Stars Insider on MSN10-year-old prodigy becomes chess master
B odhana Sivanandan, a 10-year-old chess prodigy from Harrow, London, has become the youngest ever Woman International Master, this after competing in the 2025 British Chess Championship in Liverpool on August 10. She made history by becoming the youngest female to beat a grandmaster.
Divi Bijesh sits before a chessboard, the world around her disappears.At just 10 years old, the fifth-grade student of Allen Feldman Public School in the state capital already boasts an enviable resume.
Podcaster Raj Shamani hosted chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who became a Grandmaster at 12. They discussed his early chess journey, training with legends, and the pressures of his title.
Five-year-old Delhi chess prodigy Aarini Lahoty has become India’s youngest female FIDE-rated player, inspiring a new generation.
Unsurprisingly, Capablanca is one of her favourite players, while Carlsen, who has become a reference point for most young prodigies, only gets mentioned third in her list of favourites. “I really like Capablanca because of his end games,