In an interview with ChessBase, Arne Kaehler meets one of the most exciting young talents in world chess, Bodhana Sivanandan, whose rapid rise and calm mindset stand out just as much as her results. She speaks about her early fascination with the game, her admiration for José Raúl Capablanca, and how studying classical games helped her appreciate creativity beyond engine evaluations.
Despite comparisons to legends like Anatoly Karpov, Bodhana remains grounded, explaining that much of her improvement comes naturally through playing, recognizing mistakes, and learning from them rather than following rigid training structures.
What makes her particularly remarkable is her composure: she treats losses as learning opportunities, does not overthink time management, and approaches her ambitious goal of becoming the best player in the world with a surprisingly relaxed attitude.
She also reflects on key milestones, including her win against Peter Wells, which she achieved without even realizing its significance at the time. Inspired by role models like Judit Polgár, Bodhana is driven not by pressure, but by pure enjoyment of the game.
Overall, the interview reveals a rare combination of talent, intuition, and emotional balance—qualities that suggest Bodhana Sivanandan is not only one of England’s brightest prospects, but a player with the potential to shape the future of chess.
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