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Author Archives: James Mansson
Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Mansson – Warren
I got off to a good start is this year’s Horsham Chess Club Championship, with a 26-move win against Nick Warren two weeks ago. We reached a sharp position after my 21st move, where Black was still doing fine, but … Continue reading
Posted in Club Championship, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Gruenfeld Defence
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Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Pavlovic – Mansson
My latest game in the Horsham club championship was against Tim Pavlovic. I was very lucky to win after he blundered in a completely winning position, allowing me to turn the tables with a simple temporary queen sacrifice.
County Match (U180) 2014-15: Sussex – Warwickshire
Sussex were up against Warwickshire in their ECF stage quarter-final match. The match was not a happy experience for the Sussex team. We had a long journey to the match venue near Birmingham. Because of some delays, I (along with … Continue reading
Posted in County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Giuoco Piano
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Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Kington – Mansson
At the start of this month, I played my Horsham club championship game against Paul Kington. Paul has a reputation for being hard to beat, so I was pleased to score a victory against him, especially as I had the … Continue reading
4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Warwickshire Select 2
Following our narrow defeat in the penultimate round, we were pessimistic about our chances of promotion. However, it was still possible if we won and the right combintation of results occurred in the other matches. We were up against Warwickshire … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Chigorin Defence
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – North East England 1
In round 10, I played on bottom board for the second team against North East England 1. The match was a tense affair. My game was a fairly uneventful draw. All the others saw the two players split the point … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Ruy Lopez
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 3 – Downend & Fishponds
The final 4NCL weekend of this season started with both the second and third teams having a chance of promotion. I played for the third team on board one in round 9; we were paired against Downend & Fishponds. I … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Semi-Slav Defence
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 3 – Manchester Manticores 2
The third team following up its win in round 7 with another in round 8, this time by 4.5-1.5 against Manchester Manticores 2. I was able to contribute a win this time, as my opponent made some early strategic errors, … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Nimzo-Indian Defence
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 3 – Oxford 2
The e2e4.org.uk third team was successful in both its matches on the last 4NCL weekend, leaving it well placed to push for promotion. In round 7, they were up against Oxford 2 and scored a comfortable 4-2 victory.
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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County Match (U180) 2014-15: Sussex – Surrey
Three weeks ago I played in the Sussex U-180 team’s match against Surrey. We managed to score a fine 9.5-6.5 win and on a personal note I was pleased to record a win against Daniel Rosen, although I have to … Continue reading
Posted in County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Dutch Defence
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