Samanyu Kollu wins under-16 title at Telangana State chess championship

Samanyu Kollu won the under-16 title at the Telangana State Chess Championship for Sub-Juniors, held at Telangana Chess Academy in Kothapet, Hyderabad. Results list the top five players in four age groups, though one under-16 placing needs confirmation before publication

Hyderabad: Samanyu Kollu won the under-16 title at the Telangana State Chess Championship for Sub-Juniors, held at the Telangana Chess Academy in Kothapet, Hyderabad, on Sunday.

Final placings

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Under-8: 1. Mohammed Sahir Ahmed; 2. Sutar Praarav; 3. U. Riyanshu; 4. Ch. Aanshika Reddy; 5. Siddhartha Shukla.

Under-10: 1. Tharunkrishna Gowrisankar; 2. Ehan Mohammad; 3. Mohit Sai Nallamothu; 4. Chethan Reddy; 5. Anubhooti Shukla.

Under-12: 1. Sai Sathvik Jayampu; 2. Shanvika Udwala; 3. Thammisetty Shreyas; 4. Sai Charan Jayampu; 5. Athirath Rudra Teja.

Under-16: 1. Samanyu Kollu; 2. Ranay Reddy Gurrala; 3. Srihaan Reddy Potla; 4. Y. Jashwanth Reddy; Boini Anil (placing to be confirmed).