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Y Venkatappaiah or Y Venkatappayya Chowdary M.A. (1939–2009) was a noted teacher, Indian freedom fighter and artist from Andhra Pradesh.,  He is one of the founders and first editor of "Chadarangam", leading monthly Telugu chess magazine during the late 20th century.

Bried Biography
He was born at Madhira on March 2, 1939 in a farming family. His father was Krishnaiah and his mother was Seethamma. He studied at the Government High School, Madhira, and Osmania University. He graduated (M.A.) and started teaching in Khammam.

He was a versatile person with mastery over several subjects including art, drawing, oratory, drama, writing, sports, chess, and Telugu literature.

Family
Venkappaiah married Thulasi Devi. They had 3 children, one girl and two boys. His daughter is Jayasree. His daughter has graduated from Osmania University. His sons, Prasad and Suresh are highly educated and settled in U.S.A.