Bodhana Sivanandan - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Bodhana Sivanandan, a chess player who has earned the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master – a badge of honor from the global chess authority, FIDE. If chess were a marathon, Bodhana would be sprinting ahead, with a career full of ups, downs, and the occasional dramatic comeback worthy of a Hollywood script.
Rating Adventures
Bodhana’s journey in the rapid format began modestly in 2020, with a maximum rating around 1030, but they quickly showed promise by jumping to over 1400 in 2021. And just when you thought they had peaked, Bam! – a stunning rapid rating of 1838 was recorded in 2025 (albeit in a single game, but hey, everyone's gotta start somewhere). Blitz and bullet formats have been equally thrilling. Blitz rating soared from a casual 1324 in 2021 all the way up to an impressive 2544 by 2024! Bullet games show a similar leap, culminating in a solid 1840 rating in 2024.
Victories, Defeats, and Everything in Between
- Rapid: 300 wins, 225 losses, 44 draws
- Blitz: 102 wins, 84 losses, 25 draws
- Bullet: 12 wins, 11 losses, 3 draws
With a longest winning streak of 17 games, Bodhana knows how to press an advantage. Though the current streak rests at zero, every chess enthusiast knows even champions need to reload.
Opening Moves: Classified
Openings are a secret weapon for Bodhana, with a solid win rate above 50% in rapid games for their "Top Secret" repertoire. The blitz and bullet formats are no exception, with close to 50% win rate in both.
Style and Strategy
Bodhana plays a fascinating game: quick to spot an endgame (engaging in them about 72% of the time), resilient and tenacious - boasting a 69.81% comeback rate when behind. Opponents beware: Bodhana’s win rate after losing a piece? A perfect 100%. Chess gods clearly smile upon their daring spirit.
Though the occasional tilt happens (tilt factor of 10), Bodhana’s average moves per win (over 67!) suggest a patient tactician willing to outlast the opponent’s blunders (and maybe their own).
When to Challenge Bodhana?
If you want to catch them at their sharpest, mornings at 11 AM are prime time – that’s when Bodhana’s win rate climbs to nearly 70%! Monday and Wednesday also seem to be their lucky days, with win rates around 58-60%.
Memorable Opponents and Rivalries
Bodhana has hashed it out with some notable usernames, securing perfect winning records against marticafierro, amylazy, and chezzgirl04, while struggling just a bit against legends like danielnaroditsky. But it’s all in good sportsmanship... right?
Final Thought
Bodhana Sivanandan proves that ratings don’t tell the full tale; it’s the resilience, creativity, and a dash of quirky persistence that make a true chess artist. So, if you see Bodhana on your pairing list, remember: this is a player who turns tactical setbacks into spectacular comebacks. Maybe bring a cup of coffee - it might be a long, entertaining game.