New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- An 11-year-old Indian-origin British chess prodigy from Harrow in north London has rewritten the history books. Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female International Master (IM) in chess history, breaking a long-standing record held by the legendary Judit Polgar.

The Class 6 student achieved the milestone on Friday after winning her final-round game against 2034-rated Woman International Master Viktoria Johansson at the European Club Cup. That victory secured her third and final IM norm, confirming the title at an age when most players are still learning the basics of competitive chess.

Bodhana Sivanandan's result places her as the seventh-youngest International Master of all time. She now sits just below...