Category Archives: The Sicilian Defence

Horsham Club Knockout 2023-24: Mansson – Forster (Rapidplay)

Posted on June 26, 2024 by James Mansson

After two draws at the usual longplay time control (65 minutes + 30 second increment), my semi-final against Mike Forster switched to the first rapidplay time control (30 minutes + 10 second increment). I managed to win the next game … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2023-24: Rankin – Mansson

Posted on June 3, 2024 by James Mansson

Following on from my last post, here is my second win against Pete Rankin, this time with the black pieces.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2023-24: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on February 7, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played Alex Taylor in the club knockout. As the game ended in a draw, we have to replay the fixture at a later date.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2023-24: Toth – Mansson

Posted on January 31, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played my Black game against Ben Toth in the club rapidplay competition. Although I soon managed to establish a winning advantage, my opponent managed to escape in the end with a draw, as both players ran very … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on October 18, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night Horsham 1 and Horsham 2 played in the Sussex League. Horsham 1 came out with a comfortable 3-1 victory; my game was an eventful draw as Black against Robert McDonald.

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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Heath – Mansson

Posted on March 16, 2023 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday I played my game with Black against Chris Heath in the Club Championship. Although both sides had their chances, the game ultimately ended in a drawn rook and pawn endgame.

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

Posted on February 1, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 scored a decisive 3.5-0.5 win at home against Lewes in the Mid-Sussex League. I managed to win my game as Black against Jonathan Britnell.

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Paul Watson Trophy 2022-23: Horsham – East Grinstead

Posted on January 18, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham was knocked out of the Paul Watson Trophy by East Grinstead, as they lost the match 1-3. My game was a draw, in which I missed an early opportunity, and was fortunate my opponent did not make … Continue reading →

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Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Bird – Mansson

Posted on September 21, 2022 by James Mansson

Last night was the first round of the club knockout. I was paired against Steve Bird and had the black pieces.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2021-22: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Posted on April 30, 2022 by James Mansson

Last night, the Horsham first team scored a decisive win over their Eastbourne counterparts, notching up four wins in the four board match. My game against Paul Carpenter was only the third time I’ve actually played him in all the … Continue reading →

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