Category Archives: The Nimzo-Indian Defence

Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on January 25, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night Horsham’s first team played Brighton’s first team at their new temporary venue. The match was close but ultimately disappointing from a Horsham perspective, as we lost 1.5-2.5.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Posted on January 18, 2020 by James Mansson

Horsham 1’s recent match against Hastings 2 was a frustrating draw. Both Mark Broom and I had chances to win our games, but failed to do so.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2019-20: Mansson – Slade

Posted on September 21, 2019 by James Mansson

I started the Quickplay Knockout for 2019-20 with a 2-0 win against Richard Slade in round one. The first game saw me succeed with an aggressive approach for a promising position. The second game was closer, as the position was … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2018-19: Sussex – Greater Manchester

Posted on May 16, 2019 by James Mansson

This year, Sussex qualified for the National Stages of the County Championship. We were drawn against Greater Manchester, and the match was played at Tyseley & District Working Mens Club in Birmingham. Even though the match was reduced to twelve … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Lewes 1

Posted on April 22, 2019 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 registered a comfortable 3.5-1.5 win away against Lewes 1 at the start of April. My game was the last to finish; I agreed a draw as I was very short of time and was unsure of the position, … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2018-19: Sussex – Essex

Posted on November 11, 2018 by James Mansson

At the end of October, I played in my first County match of the season, against Essex at their familiar venue in Wanstead. Unfortuntately, neither the team nor I were successful, as I lost my individual game and the team … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2017-18: Horsham 1 – Lewes 1

Posted on January 18, 2018 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 scored a narrow win against Lewes 1 in the Mid-Sussex League last Tuesday. I was Black against Barry Maufe, in a rematch of our earlier MSL Knockout game in December. I emerged clearly worse from a rather unorthodox … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2016-17: Horsham 1 – Worthing 2

Posted on April 12, 2017 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 finished the season with a win over Worthing 2. Although Gavin lost on board 1, we won on boards 2, 4, and 5 to secure the match; my game on board 3 against Nicholas Skinner ended up as … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 6, 2017 by James Mansson

In a recent county match, Sussex lost 3-13 to a very strong Kent side. I was up on board three against Andrew Mayhew. I ran into trouble early on, but managed to mix things up. However, when both players were … Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 3 – Manchester Manticores 2

Posted on April 6, 2015 by James Mansson

The third team following up its win in round 7 with another in round 8, this time by 4.5-1.5 against Manchester Manticores 2. I was able to contribute a win this time, as my opponent made some early strategic errors, … Continue reading →

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