Category Archives: Mid-Sussex League

Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Crowborough 1

Horsham 1 finished the season with a comfortable 3-1 win over Crowborough 1 last night. I contributed with a win on board two against Jon Lawrance.

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Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Broom – Mansson

I was up against Mark Broom in the semi-final of the knockout competition last knight. The game began with a symmetrical version of the English which led to a complicated middlegame. Neither play obtained an advantage, and play went into … Continue reading

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Horsham 1 made the long trip down to Hastings to play Hastings 2 last night. It proved worthwhile as the team secured a 3-1 victory. I contributed a win on board three.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Last night, Horsham 1 was up against Eastbourne 1 at home in the Mid-Sussex League. Unfortunately, the match ended in defeat by 1.5-2.5, as Mark Broom’s game against Maks Rozman saw a superior position turned into a loss in the … Continue reading

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Last night, I won a rather strange game in the Horsham 1 home match against Hastings 1 in Mid-Sussex League Division One. It was crucial in winning the match 2.5-1.5, as the other three games were drawn.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Lewes

Last night, Horsham 1 scored a decisive 3.5-0.5 win at home against Lewes in the Mid-Sussex League. I managed to win my game as Black against Jonathan Britnell.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Last night Horsham’s first team played Brighton’s first team at their new temporary venue. The match was close but ultimately disappointing from a Horsham perspective, as we lost 1.5-2.5.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Bexhill 1

Yesterday evening, Horsham 1 had a disappointing draw against Bexhill 1 away from home. We were 2-1 up but in the last game to finish, our board one lost on time in an unclear position. My game was drawn. I … Continue reading

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Worthing 1

Horsham 1 played Worthing 1 last night. Unfortunately, the team lost the match narrowly (1.5-2.5) but I was at least able to win my game.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Horsham 1 and Horsham 2 started their Mid-Sussex League season with a match against each other, as they are both in Division 1. The match ended in a narrow 2.5-1.5 win for Horsham 1. I drew a scrappy game with … Continue reading

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