Hyderabad: Nidhish Shyamal defeated Janadhrushti Dahasradh in the first round of the Telangana State Under-9 Chess Championship held at the Hyderabad Boat Club, Hussain Sagar on Saturday.
In the girls category, Aarohi Mathur, Bruhathi Kondisetti, Samhitha Pungavanam, Aadya Sri Thallogu recorded victories in their first round matches.