Monthly Archives: November 2017

Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2017-18: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Posted on November 22, 2017 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 had a tough match against Eastbourne 1 on Tuesday. The current score is 3-1 to us, with one game outstanding, which means we have won the match, although the remaining game could well be a loss, so the … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2017-18: Higgs – Mansson

Posted on November 19, 2017 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday I played my game against Anthony Higgs in the club championship. I was Black and managed to obtain a decent position against my opponent’s unorthodox opening. After some complications, we ended up in an endgame which turned gradually … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2017-18: Horsham 1 – Haywards Heath 1

Posted on November 11, 2017 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 bouncded back from the defeat against Hastings 1 with a 4.5-0.5 win over Haywards Heath 1. I won as White against Graham Ewans in a game where my opponent’s aggressive play in the opening ultimately left him with … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Harbott

Posted on November 1, 2017 by James Mansson

I had a straightforward win in round three of the club knockout last knight. I had a bye in round two, as did many of the competitors, due to the numbers in the competition. I was paired against Peter Harbott … Continue reading →

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