Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest female International Master in chess history, breaking Judit Polgar's 38-year-old record.
Chess is booming in Indian cities, with young players like Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh already household names. Records like this show how early dedicated training can pay off, and inspire families considering chess coaching for their children.
Track Sivanandan's FIDE rating and results in upcoming international chess events.