Monthly Archives: December 2022

Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – Trofin

Posted on December 21, 2022 by James Mansson

Yesterday night was the last meeting of the club before Christmas. I took the opportunity to play my third round match in the Quickplay Knockout Plate Competition against Marian Trofin. I managed to win 2-0, taking me into the semi-final.

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County Match (Open) 2022-23: Sussex – Surrey

Posted on December 19, 2022 by James Mansson

A couple of weekends ago, I played in a home match for Sussex against Surrey at the usual Hassocks venue. Although I managed a draw against a previously difficult opponent, unfortunately Sussex lost 6-10 to their local rivals.

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Horsham Chess Club Rapidplay 2022-23: McDonald – Mansson

Posted on December 15, 2022 by James Mansson

My second game against Robert McDonald in the rapidplay was a quicker affair. My opponent blundered early after I responded sharply to his English Opening; soon after, he resigned.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2022-23: Mansson – McDonald

Posted on December 15, 2022 by James Mansson

I played my second opponent (Robert McDonald) in the rapidplay competition last week; we completed both our games in the competition on the night.

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