British-Indian Girl, 8, Named Top Player At European Chess Game
Bodhana Sivanandan became a chess grandmaster, donning the title of Best Female Player at the European Rapid and Blitz Championship in Croatia. She made history by beating a player 30 years senior at international tournament. She won 8.5/13 against a field of highly rated and experienced grandmasters, international masters and experts, and came 73rd in a round of 555 players.