A. Kovidh Kushal Reddy and P. Lasya clinched the under-18 boys’ and girls’ titles at the 29th All India Telangana Chess Academy tournament in Alkapuri. The event showcased emerging talent across age groups, highlighting the state’s growing chess ecosystem.
Published Date – 7 June 2026, 08:50 PM
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A. Kovidh Kushal Reddy and P. Lasya emerged victorious in the boys’ and girls’ under-18 categories, respectively, at the 29th All India Telangana Chess Academy chess tournament held on its campus in Alkapuri.
Final placings:
Boys:
Under-8: 1. Devansh Pallagani, 2. Mohammed Sahir Ahmed, 3. M. Hemanshu, 4. Mahankali Devansh, 5. Advaith Sreyas
Under-10: 1. Challa Shaahanth, 2. Eshwar Cheekati, 3. Chethan Reddy, 4. K. Arjun, 5. V. Ashvith
Under-12: 1. N. Narayana Srivathsav, 2. T. Vikyaath, 3. V. Akshaj Kumar, 3. Sushant Ramuni, 4. T. Srinivas
Under-14: 1. M. Abhimanyu, 2. V. Sourish, 3. Mohammed Shabbir Ahmed, 4. Sathya Teja Asha, 5. K. Sresht Bharadwaj
Under-18: 1. A. Kovidh Kushal Reddy, 2. D. Anish, 3. Ch. Ganesh Kumar, 4. B. Shanmukh, 5. Surya Vardhan
Girls:
Under-8: 1. Bhuvi Sreshta, 2. P. Janaki Devasya, 3. H. Satya Chinmayi
Under-10: 1. T. Sharika, 2. Loukya Adapa, 3. S. Shreyaa
Under-12: 1. U. Shanvika, 2. S.K. Sony, 3. Gajjela Sameeksha
Under-14: 1. P. Akshaya, 2. K. Dedeepya, 3. Y. Sanvika
Under-18: 1. P. Lasya, 2. K. Hasini, 3. G. Gahana