Category Archives: The Sicilian Defence

Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Heath – Mansson

Posted on May 29, 2019 by James Mansson

I scored what was a rather fortunate win in the club championship against Chris Heath earlier this month. I managed to fall into a passive position, and allow it to gradually drift downhill. My opponent had several chances to deliver … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 15, 2019 by James Mansson

My game against Lucy Bennet-Stevens, one of our best juniors, in the club championship ended in a steady win for me. A balanced hedgehog position arose out of the opening. My opponent then failed to prevent me from playing …b5, … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Stimpson – Mansson

Posted on May 9, 2019 by James Mansson

My game against Phil Stimpson in the Horsham Club Championship was a frustrating draw for two reasons. First, I missed a tactical shot that would have won on consecutive moves. Second, I managed to obtain a winning position later, but … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2018-19: Sussex – Surrey

Posted on April 13, 2019 by James Mansson

Sussex went into their match against Surrey at the start of March hoping to boost their chances with a win, but in the end Surrey ran out comfortable 9.5-6.5 winners. I drew against Marcus Osbourne in a game that went … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2018-19: Sussex – Middlesex

Posted on March 10, 2019 by James Mansson

Back at the start of February, Sussex scored a big win against Middlesex, helped by the fact that Middlesex defaulted five boards. My game should have been a win for me, but I overlooked how good my position would be … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – H.Roberts

Posted on November 21, 2018 by James Mansson

At the end of October, I won again in the Horsham Club Knockout to reach the Semi-Final stage. I was up against Harry Roberts with the White pieces, and the game proved to be rather one-sided. After missing a chance … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on November 3, 2018 by James Mansson

In mid-October, Horsham 1 took on Horsham 2 in the first match of the season for both teams. In the end, Horsham 1 ran out comfortable winners by 4-1, although there were some tough contests on the individual boards.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Helliwell

Posted on September 29, 2018 by James Mansson

I played my first competitive game of the chess season last Tuesday, against Peter Helliwell in the Knockout. The game itself was one-sided, as Peter chose an inferior line of the Dragon and soon went down in flames.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Forster

Posted on July 4, 2018 by James Mansson

The knockout final was finally decided in the fourth game. I was White and built up a strong attacking position. However, I allowed my opponent to create a blockade, when chances were balanced. Then, after mistakes on both side, I … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Forster

Posted on July 2, 2018 by James Mansson

My first replay against Mike Forster in the knockout final also ended in a draw. Out of the opening I had a slight advantage, but expanded too quickly on the queenside, allowing my opponent to generate counterplay. Later, after some … Continue reading →

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