Monthly Archives: February 2020

County Match (Open) 2019-20: Sussex – Kent

Posted on February 22, 2020 by James Mansson

Sussex were up against Kent last weekend in a County Match at Hassocks. In the end, Kent won by the narrowest margin (8.5-7.5), despite defaulting the bottom two boards. In my game I was up against Alan Hanreck. When the … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Lewes 1

Posted on February 16, 2020 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 beat Lewes 1 at home recently, by a 3-2 scoreline. I managed to beat Barry Maufe with Black in a complicated game, where both sides made definite mistakes.

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McArthur Cup 2019-20: Horsham – Hastings

Posted on February 16, 2020 by James Mansson

Horsham defeated Hastings in the semi-final of the McArthur Cup. The score was tied at 3-3 but Horsham won on board count.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Worthing 3

Posted on February 2, 2020 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 scored a decisive 4-1 victory against Worthing 3 last Monday. I managed to win my game after obtaining first the advantage of the bishop pair, then an extra pawn. My opponent was unable to create any counterplay, so … Continue reading →

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