International award for Brentwood chess captain
Brentwood School's Chess Captain Nina has become the seventh highest rated female player in the world for her age.
The Year 10 student's FIDE (International) rating broke the 2000 barrier, earning Nina the title of Women's Candidate Master, an official lifetime achievement awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) exclusively to women chess players.
Brentwood School's Head of Chess Robin Slade said: "Nina fully deserves this accolade.
"I have had the pleasure of sharing her chess journey since she was six.
"She has worked hard to develop her game over a number of years and make the most of her natural talent."
As of 2020, there were just 762 Women's Candidate Master active players in the world.
In December, Nina became London Girls' Under 18 Champion at the London Junior Chess Championships.