Monthly Archives: July 2011

1 Nf3 repertoire: Other Black Defences

Posted on July 16, 2011 by James Mansson

In this post I intended to wrap up my series on constructing a repertoire based on 1 Nf3 by looking at the Black systems based on moves other than 1…d5, 1…Nf6 and 1…c5. Visit the Bibliography for recommended reading relating … Continue reading →

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1 Nf3 repertoire: The Maroczy Bind

Posted on July 16, 2011 by James Mansson

The basic position of the Maroczy Bind arises after 1 Nf3 c5 2 c4 g6 3 e4 Nc6 4 d4 cxd4 5 Nxd4, although there are other move orders that reach both this and later positions within the system. In … Continue reading →

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Horsham Chess Club Winners 2010-11 Season

Posted on July 15, 2011 by James Mansson

Having just received the official list from Ian Comley, our club secretary, I would like to record the various winners at Horsham this year. They are: The Rook (Club Championship 1st Division): Phil Stimpson The Bishop (Club Championship 2nd Division): … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2010-11: Mansson – Harbott

Posted on July 13, 2011 by James Mansson

The season ended on a disappointing note for me on Tuesday, as I lost my last game in the club championship from a winning position. Peter played the opening rather rashly, but I didn’t analyse the position carefully enough, and … Continue reading →

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1 Nf3 repertoire: The Double Fianchetto System

Posted on July 9, 2011 by James Mansson

The Double Fianchetto System is similar to the Hedgehog System in its basic philosophy of establishing a solid set-up, with the potential to counter-attack should White over-extend. The basic position arises after 1 Nf3 Nf6 2 c4 b6 3 g3 … Continue reading →

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1 Nf3 repertoire: The Hedgehog System

Posted on July 9, 2011 by James Mansson

While variations on the basic Hedgehog formation can arise from a range of different openings, here we are concerned with the position after 1 Nf3 Nf6 2 c4 b6 3 g3 Bb7 4 Bg2 c5 5 0-0 e6 6 Nc3, … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2010-11: Stimpson – Mansson

Posted on July 6, 2011 by James Mansson

It doesn’t now like I shall be able to complete all my club championship games, although I did manage to play another just after the Quickplay Knockout Final last night.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2010-11: Mansson – Forster

Posted on July 6, 2011 by James Mansson

I played the final of the Horsham Chess Club quickplay knockout last night against Mike Forster, and I emerged victorious 1.5-0.5.

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