Bodhana Sivanandan discovered  chess at age 5 during COVID l ockdown via her father's old  board, sparking instant passion.

She won all 24 matches and three  golds at age 7 in the European  Schools Championship.

She became a Woman  International Master (WIM)  at age 10, a rare feat for her age.

She represented England at age 9,  the youngest ever in any sport  for the nation.

She defeated former women's  world champion GM Mariya  Muzychuk at the 2 025 European Club Cup.

She claimed the UK Women’s  Blitz Championship title in  November 2025.

She scored 8.5/13 at the 2023 European Blitz, winning  under-12 and women's prizes.

She beat former British champion  Peter Lee in a 2023 exhibition  match.

She finished 20th at the 2026  European Women's Rapid with  7/11 score.

She overtook four-time British champion Lan Yao to claim  England's No.1 women's spot  at age 11.