Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Broom – Mansson

Posted on March 22, 2023 by James 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 an endgame. Both players turned down draws, and the game was ultimately decided in Mark’s favour after mistakes by both players in the rook and pawn endgame.

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

Posted on March 16, 2023 by James Mansson

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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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Heath – Mansson

Posted on March 16, 2023 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday I played my game with Black against Chris Heath in the Club Championship. Although both sides had their chances, the game ultimately ended in a drawn rook and pawn endgame.

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County Match (Open) 2022-23: Sussex – Kent

Posted on March 13, 2023 by James Mansson

Sussex was playing Kent at home last Saturday. The match ended in a narrow 8.5-7.5 win, as Jaimie Wilson won the last game to finish. I was up against John Sugden with the Black pieces, and managed to draw, despite being under pressure in the second half of the game.

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

Posted on March 8, 2023 by James Mansson

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 endgame. I did at least have the satisfaction of winning my game against Rasa Norinkeviciute.

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Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – Savill

Posted on March 1, 2023 by James Mansson

I was up against Jordy Savill in the third round of the knockout last night. I managed to score a convincing win, and so move on to the semi-finals.

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

Posted on February 22, 2023 by James Mansson

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 Knockout 2022-23: Horsham – Sussex University

Posted on February 8, 2023 by James Mansson

Horsham scored a good 3-1 win over Sussex University in the League Knockout. As both sides were sufficiently close in terms of grading, there was no handicap for either team.

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

Posted on February 1, 2023 by James Mansson

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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County Match (Open) 2022-23: Surrey – Sussex

Posted on January 29, 2023 by James Mansson

I played for Sussex in the away match against Surrey yesterday, and the result was disappointing both on a personal level and for the team. Surrey lost the match decisively 5-11, which was not surprising perhaps given the difference in strength between the teams.

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