Horsham Club Championship 2012-13: Marshall – Mansson

Posted on January 23, 2013 by James Mansson

Last night I played my Rook game against John Marshall. In a typical Najdorf position, John ran out of ways to improve his position, while I was able to build up mine. After swinging my queen across to the kingside, I managed to break through using my pawns. However, I did make a significant error when breaking through, which fortunately John did not spot, otherwise it looks like he would have reached a balanced endgame. Continue reading →

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McArthur Cup 2012-13: Horsham – Brighton

Posted on January 16, 2013 by James Mansson

As documented on the Horsham Chess Club website here, Horsham’s attempt to progress in the McArthur Cup once again failed at the first hurdle, as we once again lost to Brighton. Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Cheddleton 1

Posted on January 15, 2013 by James Mansson

The match on Sunday saw e2e4.org.uk 1 paired against Cheddleton 1. We were outgraded on every board, in most cases by a clear margin, so it was no surprise that we went down 6.5-1.5. Alexey Slavin and Peter Sowray managed draws against Jonathan Hawkins and Keith Arkell respectively. In my game, I secured a draw with White against Robert Bellin. The game was not hugely eventful. I obtained a slight advantage, but could not find a way to improve my position, and so took the safe route of a repetition. Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Sambuca Sharks

Posted on January 14, 2013 by James Mansson

Last weekend saw rounds 3 and 4 of the 4NCL season played at Staverton Park (Division 1 and 2) and Daventry Court Hotel (Division 3 South). I was moved up to the first team for this weekend and played on board 7 both days. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Wilby

Posted on January 9, 2013 by James Mansson

I had a straightforward win the plate competition against Joe Wilby. This takes me through into the semi-final. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2012-13: Cannon – Mansson

Posted on January 5, 2013 by James Mansson

I’ve just agreed a draw in my adjourned Rook game against John Cannon. I had the better of the position for a while, but by the time we reached the time control, the position was drawn. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Harris

Posted on December 20, 2012 by James Mansson

Following on from my match against Anthony Higgs, I took on Mick Harris in round 3. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Higgs

Posted on December 20, 2012 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday I was successful in reaching in the semi-final of the Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout. I won two matches, the first against Anthony Higgs, and the second against Mick Harris. I’ll look at the games from the first match in this post. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2012-13: Mansson – Roberts

Posted on December 5, 2012 by James Mansson

Last night I was up against Dix Roberts in the club championship. The game saw me gradually building up a strong position against Dix’s Modern Benoni. Dix slipped up under the pressure, leaving me with a winning position. However, I soon after blundered myself, turning the game on its head. Fortunately, Dix soon returned the favour, and the game fizzled out into a draw. Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on November 28, 2012 by James Mansson

On Tuesday I played for Horsham 1 against Brighton 1 in the Mid-Sussex League. The team suffered a clear loss, and my individual game was frustrating, as I managed to lose on time in what looks like a level position. Continue reading →

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