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Author Archives: James Mansson
Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Mansson – Higgs
I started my club championship game against Anthony Higgs on the 25th November, but as the game was adjourned, I did not finish it on the night, but a week later instead. After an unusual opening, my opponent played some … Continue reading
County Match (Open) 2014-15: Sussex – Surrey
Last weekend, I played for the Sussex first team against Surrey. It was a close encounter, which we won by the narrowest margin, 8.5-7.5, with Brian Denman managing to secure the crucial final half point in the last game to … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Mansson – Roberts
Last Tuesday, I played Dix Roberts in the Club Championship. I was White and soon built up a significant advantage. However, when my opponent understandably tried to mix things up, I did not react in the best way. After a … Continue reading
4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Ashfield-Breadsall
In round 2, the e2e4.org.uk second team faced Ashfield-Breadsall and scored another decisive win, this time by 5.5 to 0.5. This was not entirely unexpected, as we heavily outgraded out opponents. I was up against Neil Graham and won in … Continue reading
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – West is Best 2
Last weekend saw the first two rounds of the 2014-15 4NCL season. As I was playing in division 3, I stayed and played at the Daventry venue. In round one, the e2e4.org.uk second team was up against West is Best … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2014-15: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2
As Horsham 1 and Horsham 2 are both in the top division this year, the rules require that they pay each other before any other teams. The match between the two sides was played last Tuesday and ended in a … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Moorhouse
Last Tuesday saw me play my latest game in the Horsham club knockout. Although it was my second game this year in the competition, technically it was the third round, as I, along with most of the entrants, had a … Continue reading
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County Match (U180) 2014-15: Sussex – Essex
In contrast to the Open team a fortnight earlier, the U180 team suffered a crushing defeat against Essex by 11.5 points to 4.5. We defaulted the bottom two boards and could only manage a couple of wins (well done the … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Mansson – Comley
I played my club championship game against Ian Comley last Tuesday. I managed to notch up another win and so I am on 2 out of 2 in the competition.
County Match (Open) 2014-15: Sussex – Essex
In all my years playing for Sussex against Essex, we have always struggled to achieve much against them, particularly when playing away at Wanstead. It was therefore an excellent result for the Sussex team last Saturday when we defeated Essex … Continue reading