Category Archives: The King’s Indian Defence

Blast from the Past: Mansson – Ali, BPCF Open Championship Semi-Final Round

Posted on May 8, 2017 by James Mansson

It was interesting to go back and have a serious look at my game against M.Ali from my first BPCF Open Semi-Final. My memory of it was rather negative, but actually looking at it again, things do not seem quite … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 3, 2017 by James Mansson

My other White game in the section was against Fletcher. The was a more successful effort than my game against N.Fallowfield. My opponent followed a line where Petrosian had achieved a quick draw against Szabo as Black, but in fact … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2016-17: Sussex – Essex

Posted on February 13, 2017 by James Mansson

On Saturday I played in the county match between Sussex and Kent at the familar Kent venue in Wanstead.  Unfortunately, because of a clash with the 4NCL, the Sussex Open team was short of four players and so 4-0 down … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Nkomo

Posted on September 26, 2014 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday saw the opening two rounds of the Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout. As reported in my previous post, I beat Gary Whitmore 2-0 in round one, but my second round encounter against Melusi Nkomo was a tougher match.

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

Posted on January 19, 2014 by James Mansson

Last Saturday saw the Sussex Open team score a narrow victory against Herts. We started strongly, racking up a series of wins on the bottom boards, before we were gradually pegged back. In the end, we just held on to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 11, 2013 by James Mansson

Going into the last weekend of this 4NCL season, e2e4.org.uk 1 was in danger of being relegated from the top division, so we needed some good results over the last three rounds. In round 9, we were up against Warwickshire … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2012-13: Sussex – Kent

Posted on February 18, 2013 by James Mansson

Last Saturday saw Sussex matched against Kent in the County Open competition. Despite being outgraded by 11 points per board, Sussex put up a good fight. They took an early lead by racking up a series of wins on the … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Posted on February 13, 2013 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 have secured a win in their match against Hastings 1, which was played yesterday. With one game outstanding, the score is 2.5-1.5 in Horsham’s favour, and the undecided encounter is at least a draw for Horsham.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Denning

Posted on January 30, 2013 by James Mansson

I won my semi-final match in the Knockout Plate against Julie Denning last night. Julie’s choice of defensive formation against the Sämisch was not the best; having chosen the quite reasonable 6…Nbd7, she should have followed up with 7…c5, which … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on November 28, 2012 by James Mansson

On Tuesday I played for Horsham 1 against Brighton 1 in the Mid-Sussex League. The team suffered a clear loss, and my individual game was frustrating, as I managed to lose on time in what looks like a level position.

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