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Author Archives: James Mansson
Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Harbott – Mansson (Rapidplay)
My semi-final match in the club knockout against Peter Harbott was decided at the third attempt, as I defeated my opponent in the first rapid game, where the time control was 30 minutes plus a 10 second increment.
Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Philidor's Defence
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Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Harbott – Mansson
Last Tuesday, I played Peter Harbott in the club knockout semi-final; this was the first replay as we had drawn the first game. The game was also a drawn after some adventures, so we are due to meet again next … Continue reading
Posted in Club Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Dutch Defence
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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2024-25: Mansson – Edgson
Last week, I played Ian Edgson in the last round of the club championship swiss tournament. I managed to win an interesting game through an attack on his king.
Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Taylor – Mansson
Last Tuesday, I played my two games against Alex Taylor in the club rapidplay. The score finished as one win apiece, with Black winning both games. Indeed, both games followed the same pattern: White gained a big advantage, only to … Continue reading
Posted in Club Rapidplay, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Scandinavian
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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Mansson – Taylor
Last Tuesday, I played my two games against Alex Taylor in the club rapidplay. The score finished as one win apiece, with Black winning both games. Indeed, both games followed the same pattern: White gained a big advantage, only to … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Mansson – Harbott
Last Tuesday, I was up against Peter Harbott in the semi-final of the club knockout. Unfortunately, although I achieved a winning position out of the opening, I was unable to convert my advantage and allowed a draw. The match therefore … Continue reading
Posted in Club Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Petroff Defence
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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2024-25: Broom – Mansson
Last night, I was up against Mark Broom in the ninth round of the Horsham Club Championship Swiss; in round eight I had received a full point bye. I needed to win to have a chance of catching my opponent, … Continue reading
County Match (Open) 2024-25: Sussex – Somerset
Yesterday, Sussex defeated Somerset 11-5 in the Quarter Finals of the Minor Counties competition. The match was staged at the Memorial Hall in Newton Tony, a picturesque village in Wiltshire near to Salisbury. The venue was nice and spacious, with … Continue reading
Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1
Horsham 1 finished their league season with a 3-1 win over Eastbourne 1. I was able to contribute a win on board three.
Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Sicilian Defence
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