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Category Archives: The Semi-Slav Defence
County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Norfolk
Sussex and Norfolk traveled to a neutral venue in Great Baddow, Chelmsford, for their Minor Counties semi-final match. The match finished 8-8, with Sussex winning on board count. My game was the penultimate one to finish; I managed to win … Continue reading
Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1
Horsham 1 secured the Sussex League title last night, following an exciting match which they overcame a strong Brighton 1 team at home. I was pleased to be able to contribute a win to the team effort, which saw us … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Mansson – Stimpson
Last night, I won a hard-fought game in the club championship against Phil Stimpson. This put me into the joint lead with 5.5 points out of 7. Two rounds remain, and I have played all the leading players, which puts … Continue reading
Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Crowborough 1
Last Friday, Horsham 1 continued their good start to the season with a 3-1 win over Crowborough 1.
Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Martin – Mansson
Last night I played in the first round of Horsham Chess Club’s new format club championship. Rather than have separate sections as before, the championship is now a single Swiss tournament, with nine rounds spread over nine months; the overall … Continue reading
Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Higgs
Last night I played Anthony Higgs in the final of the Quickplay Knockout. In order to finish the competition problem, Anthony and Brian Donnelly had arranged to play their Semi-Final, then for me to play the winner all on the … Continue reading
4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 3 – Downend & Fishponds
The final 4NCL weekend of this season started with both the second and third teams having a chance of promotion. I played for the third team on board one in round 9; we were paired against Downend & Fishponds. I … Continue reading
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4NCL Division 3 2013-14: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Spirit of Atticus A
The final match of the 4NCL weekend, and indeed of the season, for the e2e4.org.uk second team was against Spirit of Atticus A. We needed at least a draw against our higher rated opponents to achieve promotion. However, we struggled from … Continue reading
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