Author Archives: James Mansson

Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Higgs – Mansson

Posted on March 21, 2012 by James Mansson

My club championship game against Anthony Higgs last night saw my opponent confuse himself and blunder a pawn just out of the opening. As he also allowed the exchange of queens, my technical task was made much easier. Following this … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on March 11, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 were away against Brighton 1 last Thursday. A win would have kept alive Horsham’s slim chances of winning the league. However, Brighton secured a 3-0 lead on the night which guaranteed victory. In the two unfinished games, Peter … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts Finished

Posted on March 7, 2012 by James Mansson

Dix and I finished off our adjourned knockout game last night. The game concluded in a win for me. Although the adjourned position was in my favour, post-game analysis suggested that Black could probably hold.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts Adjourned

Posted on March 1, 2012 by James Mansson

Last Tueday my club knockout game against Dix Roberts was not finished. We adjourned the game after 42 moves in a position that is in my favour, although whether I can win is another matter. I shall published the game … Continue reading →

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Uckfield 1

Posted on February 24, 2012 by James Mansson

After a few days consideration, my opponent conceded that the final position from our game is drawn. The match is therefore decided 4-1 in Horsham’s favour.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Uckfield 1

Posted on February 23, 2012 by James Mansson

The match against Uckfield 1 currently stands with Horsham 1 having a 3.5-0.5 lead, with only one game (mine) unfinished. The outcome of a number of the games looked uncertain for much of the evening. However, in the end Gavin … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Mansson – Heath

Posted on February 15, 2012 by James Mansson

I was back to winning ways on Tuesday with a decisive win over Chris Heath in the club championship. Following a dubious opening, I took control of the position, and my opponent was unable to find a way to wriggle … Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – KJCA Kings

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James Mansson

Our match against KJCA Kings in round six was a disaster. Only Samuel Milson secured a draw in a 5.5-0.5 drubbing. My game saw me miscalculating against Andrew Green and going down in flames.

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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Celtic Tigers 1

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James Mansson

In round 5 of the 4NCL, e2e4.org.uk 2 managed a dramatic turn-around against Celtic Tigers 1. After going 2-0 down with losses on the top two boards, wins on the bottom two saw them draw level. After David Coates had … Continue reading →

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Knoll Knights

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James Mansson

Dix Roberts’ game against Mike Nicholas on board three was agreed drawn, with the result that the match was drawn 2.5-2.5. Horsham now only have an outside chance of winning the league.

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