Author Archives: James Mansson

1 Nf3 repertoire: The Anti-Gruenfeld System

Posted on April 13, 2011 by James Mansson

One of the merits of the 1 Nf3 move order is that it gives White a means of side-stepping some of Black’s most awkward defences to 1 d4. Among these defences is the Gruenfeld Defence, which normally arises after 1 … Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2010-11: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Hackney

Posted on April 6, 2011 by James Mansson

Following on from their narrow win against the Braille Chess Association in Round 7, e2e4.org.uk 2 was faced with Hackney in Round 8 of the 4NCL. The match was very tight, with Alan Byron and John Garnett winning for e2e4.org.uk … Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2010-11: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Braille Chess Assoc

Posted on April 5, 2011 by James Mansson

Round 7 of the 4NCL saw the e2e4.org.uk second team take on the Braille Chess Association. This was an unusual experience for me as it was the first time I had played a game against a blind or partially sighted … Continue reading →

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Crowborough 1

Posted on March 25, 2011 by James Mansson

The two unfinished games resulted in a win apiece. As predicted, Peter Kemp won against Phil Stimpson, and Mike Forster won against Trevor Norton. This means that Crowborough have won the match 3-2. It looks like Horsham’s chances of winning … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Crowborough 1

Posted on March 23, 2011 by James Mansson

The crucial match between Horsham 1 and Crowborough 1 was played on Tuesday night, and the current situation does not look good for Horsham. Dix Roberts and I drew our games against Robert Elliston and Gareth Anthony fairly quickly, while … Continue reading →

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1 Nf3 repertoire: The Old Indian Defence

Posted on March 22, 2011 by James Mansson

In our 1 Nf3 repertoire, we reach the basic position of the Old Indian Defence after the following moves: 1 Nf3 Nf6 2 c4 d6 3 d4 (to prevent …e5). Black still has the chance to take the game into … Continue reading →

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Posted on March 8, 2011 by James Mansson

In the two unfinished games from last Tuesday’s match, a draw was agreed on board four, while Horsham conceded defeat to Hastings on board five. This means that Hastings 1 win the match 3-2. As the Mid-Sussex League website puts … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Posted on March 2, 2011 by James Mansson

Yesterday’s crucial Mid-Sussex League match between Horsham 1 and Hastings 1 remains in the balance. In the games decided so far, Gavin Lock beat Richard Almond on top board, I lost to Chris Howell on board two, and Phil Stimpson … Continue reading →

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on February 28, 2011 by James Mansson

Phil Stimpson’s game against Geoff James has been agreed drawn, so the final score is 4-1 in Horsham’s favour.

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4NCL Division 3 2010-11: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Gloucestershire Gambits

Posted on February 24, 2011 by James Mansson

Following on from my previous post, I shall now turn my attention to e2e4.org.uk’s second win, against Gloucestershire Gambits. The score in the end was a reasonably comfortable 4-2, but the match still went down to the last game, my … Continue reading →

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