Category Archives: The Ruy Lopez

McArthur Cup 2025-26: Horsham – Brighton

Posted on February 3, 2026 by James Mansson
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McArthur Cup 2024-25: Horsham – East Grinstead

Posted on April 16, 2025 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham took on East Grinstead in the McArthur Cup semi-final at home. The match was played over six boards at the usual league time limit. Unfortunately, Horsham ended the night 2-3 down, with an unfinished game that is … Continue reading →

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McArthur Cup 2024-25: Horsham – Sussex University

Posted on April 2, 2025 by James Mansson

Horsham managed to beat Sussex University in the McArthur Cup last night by 4 points to 1 (with one game annulled), thus moving into the semi-final. I contributed a somewhat fortunate win on board 3.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Mansson – Ratcliffe

Posted on November 28, 2024 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday I played a game in the rapidplay against promising club junior James Ratcliffe. The game saw me under some pressure as the assessment of the position fluctuated, but in the end I managed to achieve a draw.

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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Crowborough

Posted on October 23, 2024 by James Mansson

Following a disappointing draw against Horsham 2 the previous week, Horsham 1 bounced back with a decisive win against Crowborough. The score stands at 3-0 in Horsham’s favour, with the one unfinished game at least a draw. [Update: the game … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Comley

Posted on February 2, 2022 by James Mansson

I had a rapid rematch with Ian Comley, whom I played in the Mid-Sussex League in my previous game, this time in the Club Championship. This time I was playing White.

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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Marshall

Posted on November 3, 2021 by James Mansson

My club championship game last night was a straightforward win, as my opponent blundered a piece early on, and was then unable to create any problems.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2021-22: Mansson – Trofin

Posted on September 22, 2021 by James Mansson

Finally, Horsham Chess Club has restarted and started playing its internal competitions! Last night I played my first round match in the quickplay knockout against Marian Trofin. I was repaired following my original opponent’s withdrawal, and ended up with the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 25, 2019 by James Mansson

Last Friday, Horsham 1, fielding its strongest team, scored a 4.5-0.5 win over Eastbourne 1 down in Eastbourne. My game was in fact the only one that wasn’t decisive, although it was an interesting encounter against a strong opponent.

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