Category Archives: The Queen’s Gambit Declined

Horsham Club Rapidplay 2022-23: Mansson – McDonald

Posted on December 15, 2022 by James Mansson

I played my second opponent (Robert McDonald) in the rapidplay competition last week; we completed both our games in the competition on the night.

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Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – McDonald

Posted on November 30, 2022 by James Mansson

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 →

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2022-23: Mansson – Lynn

Posted on September 14, 2022 by James Mansson

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 →

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Mansson – Bennet-Stevens

Posted on July 9, 2019 by James Mansson

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 →

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McArthur Cup 2018-19: Horsham – Brighton

Posted on April 3, 2019 by James Mansson

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.

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Paul Watson Trophy 2018-19: Horsham – Bognor & Arun

Posted on February 16, 2019 by James Mansson

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 →

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

Posted on May 1, 2017 by James Mansson

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 →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2013-14: Horsham 1 – Haywards Heath 1

Posted on April 8, 2014 by James Mansson

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 →

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McArthur Cup 2013-14: Horsham – Brighton

Posted on March 5, 2014 by James Mansson

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 →

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

Posted on February 20, 2013 by James Mansson

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 →

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