Category Archives: The Ruy Lopez

Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Comley

I had a rapid rematch with Ian Comley, whom I played in the Mid-Sussex League in my previous game, this time in the Club Championship. This time I was playing White.

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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Marshall

My club championship game last night was a straightforward win, as my opponent blundered a piece early on, and was then unable to create any problems.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2021-22: Mansson – Trofin

Finally, Horsham Chess Club has restarted and started playing its internal competitions! Last night I played my first round match in the quickplay knockout against Marian Trofin. I was repaired following my original opponent’s withdrawal, and ended up with the … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2019-20: Mansson – Slade

I started the Quickplay Knockout for 2019-20 with a 2-0 win against Richard Slade in round one. The first game saw me succeed with an aggressive approach for a promising position. The second game was closer, as the position was … Continue reading

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Last Friday, Horsham 1, fielding its strongest team, scored a 4.5-0.5 win over Eastbourne 1 down in Eastbourne. My game was in fact the only one that wasn’t decisive, although it was an interesting encounter against a strong opponent.

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Marshall – Mansson

The result of my first game in the rook this season was a little disappointing, as I was held to a draw by John Marshall, against whom I have generally done well. I don’t think I reacted as well as … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Championship 2017-18: Bennet-Stevens – Mansson

Last Tuesday I played my club championship game against Lucy Bennet-Stevens, one of the club’s most promising junior players. I managed to score a win in a tense game. Apart from my adjourned game against Alex Taylor, this was my … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Championship 2017-18: Mansson – Stimpson

My latest club championship game against Phil Stimpson was an unsatisfactory draw for both players. I was White and my opponent played an interesting gambit line against the Ruy Lopez. Neither player played entirely accurately on the way to a … Continue reading

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2017-18: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

The final match of Horsham 1’s league season has ended in a draw! My game was against Joe Everett and despite obtaining a winning position, I allowed him to set up a fortress and had to concede a draw. This … Continue reading

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2017-18: Horsham 1 – Haywards Heath 1

Horsham 1 bouncded back from the defeat against Hastings 1 with a 4.5-0.5 win over Haywards Heath 1. I won as White against Graham Ewans in a game where my opponent’s aggressive play in the opening ultimately left him with … Continue reading

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