Vladimir Li (Kingston) v Supratit Banerjee (Coulsdon)

Alexander Cup semi-final played at the Willoughby Arms, Kingston on 25 January 2024

This was the board 2 match-up in the Alexander Cup semi-final played at Kingston on 25 January, in which after a tough struggle side the home ran out 6-4 winners to reach the final against Wimbledon. Kingston star FM Vladimir Li had White against the Coulsdon prodigy Supratit Banerjee, one of the world’s strongest nine-year-olds. Vladimir built up a healthy advantage, but then things started to get a little tricky.

FM Vladimir Li and the prodigious Supratit Banerjee prepare to do battle. Photograph: John Saunders

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