Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old chess prodigy of Indian origin, has achieved the rank of England's top-rated female chess player with a FIDE rating of 2366. This milestone also places her in the world's top 100 women chess players at number 72, marking a significant achievement in her young career.

• 01Bodhana Sivanandan has a FIDE rating of 2366, making her England's top female chess player.
• 02She is the first female player from England to break into the world's top 100, currently ranked 72nd.
• 03Sivanandan began playing chess during the COVID-19 lockdown after discovering a chess set.
• 04She became a Woman International Master in 2022 and has defeated notable opponents, including Grandmaster Mariya Muzychuk.
• 05Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak congratulated her, recalling their previous chess match.

Bodhana's achievements inspire young chess players, particularly girls, in England and beyond to pursue the game.