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Author Archives: James Mansson
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1
Horsham 1 were away against Brighton 1 last Thursday. A win would have kept alive Horsham’s slim chances of winning the league. However, Brighton secured a 3-0 lead on the night which guaranteed victory. In the two unfinished games, Peter … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Roberts – Mansson Finished
Dix and I finished off our adjourned knockout game last night. The game concluded in a win for me. Although the adjourned position was in my favour, post-game analysis suggested that Black could probably hold.
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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Roberts – Mansson Adjourned
Last Tueday my club knockout game against Dix Roberts was not finished. We adjourned the game after 42 moves in a position that is in my favour, although whether I can win is another matter. I shall published the game … Continue reading
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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Uckfield 1
After a few days consideration, my opponent conceded that the final position from our game is drawn. The match is therefore decided 4-1 in Horsham’s favour.
Posted in Games, Mid-Sussex League, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Slav Defence
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Uckfield 1
The match against Uckfield 1 currently stands with Horsham 1 having a 3.5-0.5 lead, with only one game (mine) unfinished. The outcome of a number of the games looked uncertain for much of the evening. However, in the end Gavin … Continue reading
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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
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