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Author Archives: James Mansson
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Worthing 2
I scored a quick but flawed win in Horsham 1’s big win against Worthing 2 last month. If my opponent had responded correctly to my flawed 16th move, he would have had a won position. However, he responded with his … Continue reading
County Match (Open) 2018-19: Sussex – Middlesex
Back at the start of February, Sussex scored a big win against Middlesex, helped by the fact that Middlesex defaulted five boards. My game should have been a win for me, but I overlooked how good my position would be … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Mansson – Roberts
I have always had tough games against Dix Roberts, and our game in this season’s club championship was no exception. I obtained a decent position out of the opening, but lost control of the position; in the resulting play I … Continue reading
Paul Watson Trophy 2018-19: Horsham – Bognor & Arun
Back towards the end of January, Horsham played Bognor & Arun in the Paul Watson Trophy. Unfortunately, we ended up losing 3-1. My game was against Jaimie Wilson on top board. After getting the better of the opening stages, I … Continue reading
County Match (Open) 2018-19: Sussex – Kent
Sussex scored a creditable draw away against Kent on Saturday 19th January. My game in the match was also a draw, against Alan Hanreck with the Black pieces. I obtained a comfortable position out of the opening and may have … Continue reading
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1
Last Friday, Horsham 1, fielding its strongest team, scored a 4.5-0.5 win over Eastbourne 1 down in Eastbourne. My game was in fact the only one that wasn’t decisive, although it was an interesting encounter against a strong opponent.
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Brighton 2
Last Tuesday, Horsham 1 scored a 4.5-0.5 win over Brighton 2. My game against Joe Everett was a comprehensive victory in 26 moves; after missing his chance on move 12, my opponent’s position rapidly went downhill.
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Worthing 1
Horsham 1 secured a good win away against Worthing 1 earlier this month. In that match I played Black against Dave Graham, and was somewhat fortunate to escape with a draw, although ultimately the result of my game wouldn’t have … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Barrowclough
I finally played my first round match in the Quickplay Knockout against Richard Barrowclough. I managed to win the first game easily, but the second was a closer affair that ended in a draw. This meant that I won the … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – H.Roberts
At the end of October, I won again in the Horsham Club Knockout to reach the Semi-Final stage. I was up against Harry Roberts with the White pieces, and the game proved to be rather one-sided. After missing a chance … Continue reading
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