Author Archives: James Mansson

Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on December 21, 2023 by James Mansson

Yesterday evening, I played my third round game in the Club Championship, which this year is being organized as a Swiss Tournament. I managed to win with some good fortune against Alex Taylor, taking my score to 3/3 and a … Continue reading →

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McArthur Cup 2023-24: Horsham – Sussex University

Posted on December 12, 2023 by James Mansson

Horsham’s defence of the McArthur Cup failed at the first hurdle, as we went down against Sussex University last night. Although Roy Page got the team off to a good start with a win on bottom board, a defeat for … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Kent

Posted on December 4, 2023 by James Mansson

Last Saturday, Sussex were home against Kent in the SCCU County Championship. Despite a valiant effort, Sussex went down 7.5-8.5. My game was a particular source of frustration, as I blundered a rook with both players very short of time … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Bexhill 1

Posted on November 29, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night Horsham 1 defeated Bexhill 1 decisively by 3.5 to 0.5. I contributed a win on board four against Bill Tracey.

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Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Mansson – McDonald

Posted on November 15, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night was the second round of the Horsham Club Championship Swiss Tournament. I was paired with White against Rob McDonald, and managed to win in 20 moves after my opponent allowed a powerful knight sacrifice on f7 on move … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Knockout 2023-24: Horsham – Worthing

Posted on November 8, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham defeated Worthing in the Sussex League Knockout competition. Because of the grading handicap, Horsham needed to score 2.5 over the four games, while Worthing only needed to score 2. Horsham managed this by the narrowest margin by … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Middlesex

Posted on November 6, 2023 by James Mansson

After the disappointing result away against Surrey in the first match of the season, Sussex got back on track with a fine home win against Middlesex. Despite going three wins down after six games had finished, they pulled back to … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Crowborough 1

Posted on November 6, 2023 by James Mansson

Last Friday, Horsham 1 continued their good start to the season with a 3-1 win over Crowborough 1.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2023-24: Waddingham – Mansson

Posted on November 1, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night I was up against Roger Waddingham in the second round of the club knockout. I managed to win to proceed to the next round.

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 2

Posted on October 25, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 continues their successful start to the season with a 3.5-0.5 wins over Eastbourne 2. My game saw me defeat Laurence Butt with the Black pieces.

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