Monthly Archives: December 2016

Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2016-17: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Posted on December 28, 2016 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 scored a decisive win 4.5-0.5 over Eastbourne 1 towards the end of November. I was Black against Adrian Pickersgill. Although I was in trouble out of the opening after a poor 15th move, my opponent soon allowed play … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Roberts

Posted on December 11, 2016 by James Mansson

While my win in the first round of the knockout was a fairly straightforward encounter, my second round match was a far tougher affair. I was White against Dix Roberts, with whom I have played many club games over the … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2016-17: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on December 4, 2016 by James Mansson

As both the Horsham first and second teams are in the same division of the Mid-Sussex League, their first league fixture of the season is against each other. In previous years, there have been some close encounters, but this year … Continue reading →

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