Category Archives: The Sicilian Defence

Horsham Club Knockout 2023-24: Taylor – 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Heath – Mansson

Last Tuesday I had a tough game against Chris Heath in the club championships. The game developed in my favour at first, as my opponent’s Grand Prix Attack didn’t seem to be going anywhere. However, I started to play indifferently, … Continue reading

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

Last night, Horsham 1 made a successful trip to Worthing to play Worthing’s first (and this year only) team.

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