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

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James Mansson

Dix Roberts’ game against Mike Nicholas on board three was agreed drawn, with the result that the match was drawn 2.5-2.5. Horsham now only have an outside chance of winning the league.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – St Francis and Haywards Heath 1

Posted on February 10, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 were back to winning ways last Tuesday, braving the snow to visit the St Francis and Haywards Heath venue for the first time. They have a 3.5-0.5 lead with only one game outstanding, which looked to me like a draw. Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Donnelly

Posted on February 8, 2012 by James Mansson

I played Brian Donnelly in the third round of the Quickplay Knockout last Tuesday. A few years ago, when he was more active, I used to play Brian much more often, but these were the first games I had played against him for a while. Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 5, 2012 by James Mansson

The two unfinished games from this match were agreed drawn, so the final score was a 2.5-2.5 draw. This leaves Horsham 1 with only an outside shot at the title this year.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Knoll Knights

Posted on February 1, 2012 by James Mansson

A tight match between Horsham 1 and Knoll Knights last Tuesday still hangs in the balance, with the score at 2-2 and Dix Robert’s game against Mike Nicholas unfinished. Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 21, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 was away at Eastbourne 1 in the Mid-Sussex League last Friday. The match is still in the balance, with two games requiring adjudication unless a result can be agreed. In the completed games the score is 1.5-1.5. The unfinished games both seem to me to most likely be draws, which means that the match would be drawn. Continue reading →

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