10-Year-Old British Chess Prodigy World's Youngest Female Grandmaster

10-Year-Old British Chess Prodigy World's Youngest Female Grandmaster
Above: Bodhana Sivanandan competes at St. George's Hall on Aug. 7, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Image copyright: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

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Narrative A

Child prodigies invariably face significant psychological risks from the pressures of early achievement. Overcultivation can cause self-esteem problems, performance anxiety, and a sense of failure despite their accomplishments. Parents' ambitious expectations may backfire, and Sivanandan should err away from striving for perfection.

Narrative B

While child prodigies often face physical or emotional challenges, Sivanandan appears extremely well-adapted, having learned her discipline during the COVID pandemic and enjoying the benefit of supportive and loving parents. Her rise toward potentially becoming the youngest grandmaster ever offers an inspiring story in competitive chess.

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