Category Archives: The Dutch Defence

Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Harbott – Mansson

Posted on June 20, 2025 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played Peter Harbott in the club knockout semi-final; this was the first replay as we had drawn the first game. The game was also a drawn after some adventures, so we are due to meet again next … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Kington – Mansson

Posted on June 13, 2024 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday was the final round of the club championship. I was in the joint lead, but my rival for first, Mark Broom, had the superior tiebreak, so I had to win even to have a serious chance.

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Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Edgson – Mansson

Posted on May 16, 2024 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday was the eighth round of the club championship; I was up against Ian Edgson with the Black pieces. After a long struggle I managed to prevail. This gives me at least a share of the lead with 6.5 … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Mansson – Kington

Posted on February 11, 2016 by James Mansson

I was close to beating Paul Kington in our Horsham Club Championship game last Tuesday, but slipped up in a winning position, allowing him to escape with a draw.

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County Match (Open) 2015-16: Sussex – Essex

Posted on November 22, 2015 by James Mansson

Last Saturday Sussex successfully overcame Essex at home, to get back on track following their disastrous loss in the first match of the season. My game was a draw in the end, although at several points I seemed to have … Continue reading →

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County Match (U180) 2014-15: Sussex – Surrey

Posted on April 4, 2015 by James Mansson

Three weeks ago I played in the Sussex U-180 team’s match against Surrey. We managed to score a fine 9.5-6.5 win and on a personal note I was pleased to record a win against Daniel Rosen, although I have to … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2014-15: Sussex – Kent

Posted on March 15, 2015 by James Mansson

Prior to this season, I had not played Jerry Anstead for many years. Now, in the space of a few months, I have played him twice, both in county matches! Our most recent encounter was in the county match between … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Howard

Posted on October 1, 2014 by James Mansson

Last night saw the first round of the standard play knockout competition at Horsham Chess Club. I was paired against Brian Howard. The game turned out to be a straightforward win for me, as my opponent grabbed a hot pawn … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2013-14: Sussex – Kent

Posted on February 10, 2014 by James Mansson

Sussex were soundly beaten 10-6 by Kent in last weekend’s match at the Mick Jagger Center, Dartford. Kent’s grading advantage told in the top half of the team, where they outscored Sussex 6.5-1.5.

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4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Cheddleton 1

Posted on January 15, 2013 by James Mansson

The match on Sunday saw e2e4.org.uk 1 paired against Cheddleton 1. We were outgraded on every board, in most cases by a clear margin, so it was no surprise that we went down 6.5-1.5. Alexey Slavin and Peter Sowray managed … Continue reading →

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