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Category Archives: The Sicilian Defence
4NCL Division 2 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Wessex
While my game on the Saturday had been dull, my game on the Sunday was anything but. I was faced with Michael Yeo, a dangerous attacking player armed with the White pieces.
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Horsham Club Championship 2012-13: Marshall – Mansson
Last night I played my Rook game against John Marshall. In a typical Najdorf position, John ran out of ways to improve his position, while I was able to build up mine. After swinging my queen across to the kingside, … Continue reading
4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Sambuca Sharks
Last weekend saw rounds 3 and 4 of the 4NCL season played at Staverton Park (Division 1 and 2) and Daventry Court Hotel (Division 3 South). I was moved up to the first team for this weekend and played on … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Championship 2012-13: Cannon – Mansson
I’ve just agreed a draw in my adjourned Rook game against John Cannon. I had the better of the position for a while, but by the time we reached the time control, the position was drawn.
Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Harris
Following on from my match against Anthony Higgs, I took on Mick Harris in round 3.
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Brighton 2
Last Thursday, a weakened Horsham 1 team just managed to beat Brighton 2 3-2, as described in the match report here.
Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Nkomo
Last night saw the start of this season’s Quickplay Knockout competition at Horsham Chess Club. The aim was to play as many rounds of the competition as possible over the course of the evening. I was paired against Melusi Nkomo. … Continue reading
Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Forster (Part Two)
Following the AGM last Tuesday, Mike and I were able to complete the quickplay knockout final. The first game saw me build up a strong attack as black, but because of my time shortage, I had to bail out with … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Stimpson – Mansson
I finally finished my games in this year’s club championship last night, with a win over Phil Stimpson. Phil surprised me in the opening with an unusual 6th move, and initially has some uncomfortable pressure on my position. However, within … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Taylor – Mansson
I played my penultimate game in the club championship last night, against Paul Taylor. Following a sharp opening, in which I missed a couple of chances, the game ended up in an interesting, unbalanced endgame. After a long period of … Continue reading