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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Mansson – Heath
I was back to winning ways on Tuesday with a decisive win over Chris Heath in the club championship. Following a dubious opening, I took control of the position, and my opponent was unable to find a way to wriggle … Continue reading
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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – KJCA Kings
Our match against KJCA Kings in round six was a disaster. Only Samuel Milson secured a draw in a 5.5-0.5 drubbing. My game saw me miscalculating against Andrew Green and going down in flames.
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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Celtic Tigers 1
In round 5 of the 4NCL, e2e4.org.uk 2 managed a dramatic turn-around against Celtic Tigers 1. After going 2-0 down with losses on the top two boards, wins on the bottom two saw them draw level. After David Coates had … Continue reading
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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Knoll Knights
Dix Roberts’ game against Mike Nicholas on board three was agreed drawn, with the result that the match was drawn 2.5-2.5. Horsham now only have an outside chance of winning the league.
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – St Francis and Haywards Heath 1
Horsham 1 were back to winning ways last Tuesday, braving the snow to visit the St Francis and Haywards Heath venue for the first time. They have a 3.5-0.5 lead with only one game outstanding, which looked to me like … Continue reading
Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Donnelly
I played Brian Donnelly in the third round of the Quickplay Knockout last Tuesday. A few years ago, when he was more active, I used to play Brian much more often, but these were the first games I had played … Continue reading
Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1
The two unfinished games from this match were agreed drawn, so the final score was a 2.5-2.5 draw. This leaves Horsham 1 with only an outside shot at the title this year.
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Knoll Knights
A tight match between Horsham 1 and Knoll Knights last Tuesday still hangs in the balance, with the score at 2-2 and Dix Robert’s game against Mike Nicholas unfinished.
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1
Horsham 1 was away at Eastbourne 1 in the Mid-Sussex League last Friday. The match is still in the balance, with two games requiring adjudication unless a result can be agreed. In the completed games the score is 1.5-1.5. The … Continue reading
McArthur Cup 2011-12: Horsham – Brighton
Last Tuesday saw Horsham’s first match in the McArthur Cup for many years. We had something of a (re-)baptism of fire, being paired against Brighton, one of the strongest sides in Sussex. Unlike the Mid-Sussex League matches, there is a … Continue reading
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