Category Archives: The Benko Opening

Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2021-22: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Posted on March 2, 2022 by James Mansson

Horsham 1, not entirely surprisingly, did rather better against Hastings 2 than Hastings 1. Mike Forster secured a quick win with the Evans Gambit on board four, I managed to build up and convert a dominating position on board three, … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past: Lucas – Mansson, BPCF Open Championship Preliminary Round

Posted on May 4, 2017 by James Mansson

My Black game against K.Lucas was marred by my opponents blunder of a piece on move 15, after which the result was never in doubt. At the point he blundered, Black was attempting to build an attack on the kingside, … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Whitmore

Posted on September 25, 2014 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday was the designated club night for rounds 1 and 2 of the quickplay knockout. I was paired against Gary Whitmore in round 1, and managed to win both our 15 minute games with relative ease. The first saw … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout Plate 2012-13: Forster – Mansson

Posted on October 24, 2012 by James Mansson

As I was defeated in round one of the main knockout, I ended up in round two of the plate competition, along with all the other first round losers. I was paired against Matthew Forster, one of the club’s most … Continue reading →

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