Monthly Archives: June 2025

Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Harbott – Mansson (Rapidplay)

Posted on June 25, 2025 by James Mansson

My semi-final match in the club knockout against Peter Harbott was decided at the third attempt, as I defeated my opponent in the first rapid game, where the time control was 30 minutes plus a 10 second increment.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Harbott – Mansson

Posted on June 20, 2025 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played Peter Harbott in the club knockout semi-final; this was the first replay as we had drawn the first game. The game was also a drawn after some adventures, so we are due to meet again next … Continue reading →

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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2024-25: Mansson – Edgson

Posted on June 18, 2025 by James Mansson

Last week, I played Ian Edgson in the last round of the club championship swiss tournament. I managed to win an interesting game through an attack on his king.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on June 5, 2025 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played my two games against Alex Taylor in the club rapidplay. The score finished as one win apiece, with Black winning both games. Indeed, both games followed the same pattern: White gained a big advantage, only to … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Mansson – Taylor