Akshath Chowhan wins Telangana under-7 chess title

L Akshath Chowhan won the Telangana State under-7 chess championship, while Rinayara Varma topped the girls section, with top finishers earning qualification to represent the state in the upcoming national tournament

Hyderabad: L Akshath Chowhan of Warangal won the Telangana State under-7 chess championship at LB Stadium Yoga Hall here on Monday.

Vislavath Lavikram of Nagarkurnool finished second.

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Both players will represent Telangana in the nationals to be held soon.

In the girls section, Rinayara Varma of Ranga Reddy and Y Suheera finished first and second respectively, and the two will represent the state in the nationals.