Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Mansson – Trofin

Last night, I won the Horsham Club Knockout final against Marian Trofin. Unlike previous rounds, I only needed one game.

I drew White for the first (and as it turned out only) game. We started with a line of the Giuoco Piano where my opponent went wrong early, allowing me to seize the centre and gain a significant advantage. However, I then proceeded to fritter this away, allowing my opponent right back into the game. Fortunately, he missed his chance to equalize, then went wrong with a couple of over-aggressive moves. I took my chance and was able to force his resignation within a few moves.

I give the game below with some notes.

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