Sports · 11 August 2026

Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal win 2026 British Chess Championships

Exam-focused facts from the 11 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Bodhana Sivanandan won the women's title at the 2026 British Chess Championships, becoming the youngest-ever British women's champion at age 11.
  • She defeated Trisha Kanyamarala in a rapid-chess playoff to win the women's title.
  • Shreyas Royal won the open title, finishing half a point ahead of England's experienced grandmasters after nine rounds.
  • The 2026 British Chess Championships were held in Coventry.
  • The open event featured a record prize fund of £34,000.

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