8-year-old schoolgirl wins best female player at European chess championships after beating a master

The European chess championship recently crowned a new victor in the form of an eight-year-old schoolgirl from London. Bodhana Sivanandan, hailing from Harrow, secured the title of best female player at the championship held in Zagreb, Croatia. At the tournament, she astounded her competitors by defeating a master 30 years her senior, showcasing an exceptional level of skill. Her prowess was recognized and praised by fellow players, with many acknowledging the remarkable nature of her achievement.

Her exceptional performance has attracted widespread attention and acclaim from various chess enthusiasts and experts. Lawrence Trent, a prominent chess commentator and international master, expressed his admiration for Sivanandan, declaring her as one of the most remarkable talents he has witnessed. His sentiments were echoed by Dominic Lawson, the president of the English Chess Federation, who described her as a phenomenon and highlighted the unprecedented nature of her accomplishment.

Amidst the accolades, Sivanandan’s playing style and strategic approach have been the subject of admiration and awe. Her remarkable maturity and patience in the game have been lauded, with many acknowledging the unique qualities she possesses as a player. Currently, she holds the impressive title of being the world’s third-highest-rated player born in 2015 in classical chess.

The extraordinary success of this young prodigy has captured the imagination of the chess community and has set her on a path towards potentially becoming one of the game’s greatest players in the future.

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