Monthly Archives: February 2025

Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Mansson – Waddingham

Following a walkover in round two, I was up against Roger Waddingham in the third round of the club knockout. I managed to score a quick win to progress to the semi-final.

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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Horsham 1 suffered a bad defeat against Hastings 1 last knight by a margin of 0.5-3.5. I did manage to draw with John Sugden on board three, but our other three games ended in defeat.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Mansson – Sinkevich

Last Tuesday, I played two games in the club rapidplay against club junior Iaroslav Sinkevich, both of which I won. Here I look at the second game.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Sinkevich – Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played two games in the club rapidplay against club junior Iaroslav Sinkevich, both of which I won. Here I look at the first game.

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County Match (Open) 2024-25: Middlesex – Sussex

Yesterday, I played as part of a weakened Sussex team away against Middlesex. Unsurprisingly, we lost by a large margin (3.5 to 12.5). I was unsuccessful in my game against an opponent rated over 100 points higher than me. Things … Continue reading →

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