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Category Archives: The Queen’s Gambit Declined
Horsham Club Rapidplay 2022-23: Mansson – McDonald
I played my second opponent (Robert McDonald) in the rapidplay competition last week; we completed both our games in the competition on the night.
Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – McDonald
Last night I managed to win a tough game against Robert McDonald in the second round of the club knockout. At one point I was in a lot of trouble, but I managed to wriggle out in the complications. In … Continue reading
Horsham Club Rapidplay 2022-23: Mansson – Lynn
This year the club is running a rapidplay competition across the season. The basic format is a round robin, with most of the club members entering. Each player may play up to two games, one with each colour, against each … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Mansson – Bennet-Stevens
My campaign in the Rook this year ended with a draw against one of our most promising junior players, Lucy Bennet-Stevens. If I had won, I would have finished equal on points with Phil Stimpson, although he would have been … Continue reading
McArthur Cup 2018-19: Horsham – Brighton
Back in February, Horsham crashed out of the McArthur Cup, after losing 1.5-4.5 to Brighton. My individual game was a disasterous loss against Luke Rutherford.
Paul Watson Trophy 2018-19: Horsham – Bognor & Arun
Back towards the end of January, Horsham played Bognor & Arun in the Paul Watson Trophy. Unfortunately, we ended up losing 3-1. My game was against Jaimie Wilson on top board. After getting the better of the opening stages, I … Continue reading
Blast from the Past: Mansson – Copley, BPCF Open Championship Preliminary Round
The first game I want to look at is my game with J.Copley. My opinion of it at the time was that it was a dull draw, with the most memorable aspect being that we used one of those elaborate … Continue reading
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2013-14: Horsham 1 – Haywards Heath 1
Last Wednesday saw Horsham 1 take on Haywards Heath 1 in the final match of our ultimately disappointing season. Mick Harris got us off to a good start by crushing his opponent on bottom board, and Ian Comley also scored … Continue reading
McArthur Cup 2013-14: Horsham – Brighton
Once again Horsham came up against Brighton in the McArthur Cup, and once again we were defeated. Gavin and Mike picked up a couple of draws on the top boards [Update: Mike in fact won!], but the rest of the … Continue reading
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1
Horsham 1 achieved a narrow 3-2 victory over Eastbourne 1 in their match last night. Gavin Lock, Dix Roberts and Paul Taylor all won, but Phil Stimpson lost a safe-looking endgame, while I managed to blunder my queen against Oliver … Continue reading