Category Archives: Philidor’s Defence

Sussex League (Division 1) 2025-26: Horsham 1 – East Grinstead 2

Posted on December 9, 2025 by James Mansson
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Horsham Club Championship 2025-26: Mansson – Denning

Posted on November 13, 2025 by James Mansson
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Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Harbott – Mansson (Rapidplay)

Posted on June 25, 2025 by James Mansson

My semi-final match in the club knockout against Peter Harbott was decided at the third attempt, as I defeated my opponent in the first rapid game, where the time control was 30 minutes plus a 10 second increment.

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Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – J.Taylor

Posted on October 26, 2022 by James Mansson

In the quickplay knockout, having lost in round one of the main competition, I went into the plate competition for round two. I was up against another Taylor, Jonathan this time, and I managed to prevail fairly comfortably over two … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2019-20: Sussex – Surrey

Posted on October 9, 2019 by James Mansson

At the end of September, Sussex played Surrey in the first county match of the season. Unfortunately, Sussex lost 7-9 against the higher-rated team. I did, however, have the satisfaction of winning an interesting game.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Rogers

Posted on June 8, 2019 by James Mansson

As I had a bye in round two, my next tie in the Quickplay Knockout was in round three, where I took on one of our newer members, Joe Rogers. I managed to win the match comfortably 2-0, taking me … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Higgs

Posted on April 11, 2018 by James Mansson

Last night I played Anthony Higgs in the final of the Quickplay Knockout. In order to finish the competition problem, Anthony and Brian Donnelly had arranged to play their Semi-Final, then for me to play the winner all on the … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2010-11: Mansson – Higgs

Posted on May 25, 2011 by James Mansson

Last night I played a double header against Anthony Higgs, combining our Quickplay Knockout match and Horsham Club Championship game.

Posted in Club Quickplay Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Philidor's Defence, Reports, The Sicilian Defence, The Vienna Game | 1 Comment