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Eleven‑Year‑Old Bodhana and 17‑Year‑Old Shreyas Claim British Chess Crowns

Their wins at the record‑entry 2026 championships mark a generational shift in British chess.

10-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Woman International Master After Defeating Grandmaster