Category Archives: The Caro-Kann Defence

Sussex League (Division 1) 2025-26: Horsham 1 – Crowborough

Posted on November 18, 2025 by James Mansson
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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Bexhill 1

Posted on April 5, 2025 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 were playing away at Bexhill 1. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, they were forced to field a considerably weakened team. The match is not yet concluded, with the score at 2-1 in Bexhill ‘s favour and one … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Mansson – Sinkevich

Posted on February 6, 2025 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played two games in the club rapidplay against club junior Iaroslav Sinkevich, both of which I won. Here I look at the second game.

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County Match (Open) 2024-25: Middlesex – Sussex

Posted on February 2, 2025 by James Mansson

Yesterday, I played as part of a weakened Sussex team away against Middlesex. Unsurprisingly, we lost by a large margin (3.5 to 12.5). I was unsuccessful in my game against an opponent rated over 100 points higher than me. Things … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2024-25: Kington – Mansson

Posted on October 9, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played Paul Kington in the second round of the Club Championship. I managed to gain some pressure in the endgame, but misses a couple of chances and only drew.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2021-22: Horsham 1 – Lewes 1

Posted on May 11, 2022 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 completed its league season with a good win away at Lewes. The final score was 3-1 in our favour, as we won on the bottom two boards and drew on the top two.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Brighton 2

Posted on November 29, 2018 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, Horsham 1 scored a 4.5-0.5 win over Brighton 2. My game against Joe Everett was a comprehensive victory in 26 moves; after missing his chance on move 12, my opponent’s position rapidly went downhill.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – St Francis and Haywards Heath 1

Posted on November 7, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1’s match against St Francis and Haywards Heath 1 was finally resolved as a draw, after results were agreed in the unfinished games. A full account of the match can be found on the Horsham Chess Club website here.

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1 Nf3 repertoire: The Symmetrical English with 2…Nc6

Posted on June 30, 2011 by James Mansson

One of Black’s trickier move orders in the Symmetrical English is 1 Nf3 c5 2 c4 Nc6. Here Black creates the possibility of …e5, hoping to establish a strong position in the centre. White needs to decide how to confront … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2010-11: Mansson – Taylor

Posted on June 1, 2011 by James Mansson

Following my brief encounter against John Cannon, I took the chance to play my Quickplay Knockout match against Paul Taylor. A couple of complex games saw me progress further.

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