Andhra Pradesh Finalizes Eight-Player Roster for National Under-19 Chess Championship
Following a competitive two-day state tournament in Visakhapatnam, eight top-tier young players have secured spots for the upcoming national finals. The qualifiers include four boys and four girls who emerged from a field of 240 contestants.
Key takeaways
- Eight players, four boys and four girls, qualified to represent Andhra Pradesh at the National Under-19 Chess Championship in October.
- Alluri Bhaskara Ratna Shanmukha Reddy and Sharvani Cheedipalli secured first place in their respective divisions.
- The state-level selection tournament featured 240 competitors and was held over two days in Visakhapatnam.
- The event was supervised by the Andhra Chess Association and supported by the Aditya Chess Academy and Sri Viswa Educational Institutions.
Regional Qualifiers Set for National Stage
Andhra Pradesh has selected its representative squad for the National Under-19 Chess Championship scheduled for this October. The roster was finalized following the conclusion of the State-Level Under-19 Chess Championship in Visakhapatnam, a two-day event that tested the endurance and strategic depth of 240 participants from across the state.
Top Performers in Boys and Girls Divisions
In the boys' category, Alluri Bhaskara Ratna Shanmukha Reddy of East Godavari clinched the top position. He leads a group of four qualifiers that also includes:
- Gnana Sai Santhosh (Kakinada)
- Majji Ram Charan Tej (East Godavari)
- Jayaprakash Vanam (Kakinada)
The girls' division saw Sharvani Cheedipalli of the NTR district secure first place. Joining her for the national competition are three other high-ranking players:
- Sravya Sri Bhimarasetti (Anakapalle)
- Himisha (Visakhapatnam)
- Gorli Naina (Visakhapatnam)
Tournament Logistics and Governance
The Visakha Chess Association and Aditya Chess Academy managed the event under the formal oversight of the Andhra Chess Association. Key officials monitoring the selection integrity included Andhra Chess Association president Adusumilli Suresh, secretary Jagadish, and vice-president Venkateswara Rao.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Lakshmana Murthy initiated the proceedings alongside Sri Viswa Educational Institutions directors Siva Ganesh and Sivaji. The closing ceremony featured Andhra Chess Association CEO Neelima Balli and several district-level administrators, marking the transition from state-level competition to national preparations.
Source: The Hindu — National
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