Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Posted on March 24, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1’s season concluded with its first away match against Hastings at Hastings Chess Club, rather than some other venue. There is still one game undecided (Dix Roberts against John Sugden), where the Horsham player is a pawn down in an endgame, although it seems like it might be tenable. In the other games, Gavin Lock beat Francis Rayner on top board (his opponent blundered a rook), I lost a sharp encounter against Richard Almond, Peter Harbott held out against Bernard Cafferty, and Paul Taylor scored a win against Alfredo Luaces. This gives Horsham a 2.5-1.5 lead, and therefore at least a draw in the match. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Higgs – Mansson

Posted on March 21, 2012 by James Mansson

My club championship game against Anthony Higgs last night saw my opponent confuse himself and blunder a pawn just out of the opening. As he also allowed the exchange of queens, my technical task was made much easier. Following this win, I have reached 6.5/8 (6 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) in the competition, with two games remaining. Only Dix Roberts, who has many more games still to play, can definitely finish ahead of me, even if I win both games. Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on March 11, 2012 by James Mansson

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 Harbott looked to be winning against Paul Batchelor, while I had a very poor position against Brian Denman. After considering the position at home, I decided to concede the game. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts Finished

Posted on March 7, 2012 by James Mansson

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. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts Adjourned

Posted on March 1, 2012 by James Mansson

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 with notes when it is concluded.

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Uckfield 1

Posted on February 24, 2012 by James Mansson

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. Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Uckfield 1

Posted on February 23, 2012 by James Mansson

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 Lock beat David Fryer, Phil Stimpson beat Anthony Pelling, and Peter Harbott beat Peter Weston, while Dix Roberts managed to obtain a draw against Ian Philipson, despite dropping the exchange for what appeared like not a great deal. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Mansson – Heath

Posted on February 15, 2012 by James Mansson

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 out. Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – KJCA Kings

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James Mansson

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. Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Celtic Tigers 1

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James Mansson

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 held Peter Kemp to a draw on board three, it was all down to me on board four to grind down Angus French in an ending, which I duly did. This gaves us a narrow 3.5-2.5 win at the death. Continue reading →

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