At just 10 years, 5 months and 3 days old, Bodhana Sivanandan from Harrow in north-west London, has made chess history — becoming the youngest female player ever to defeat a grandmaster.
Her victory over 60-year-old G M Peter Wells in the final round of the British Chess Championships in Liverpool was more than just a win; it was a statement of intent from one of the game's brightest young talents.
