Category Archives: The Two Knights’ Defence

Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Barrowclough

Posted on November 24, 2018 by James Mansson

I finally played my first round match in the Quickplay Knockout against Richard Barrowclough. I managed to win the first game easily, but the second was a closer affair that ended in a draw. This meant that I won the … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2017-18: Sussex – Lancashire

Posted on June 12, 2018 by James Mansson

Last Saturday, Sussex were up against Lancashire in the semi-final of the County Championship. The match was played in Tyseley, to the south of Birmingham. Sussex put up a good fight, but Lancashire prevailed 9-7.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2016-17: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Posted on December 28, 2016 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 scored a decisive win 4.5-0.5 over Eastbourne 1 towards the end of November. I was Black against Adrian Pickersgill. Although I was in trouble out of the opening after a poor 15th move, my opponent soon allowed play … Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – West is Best 1

Posted on February 15, 2015 by James Mansson

For the second game in a row, I sacrificed my queen, although this time it was more clearly justified. As Black, I decided on meeting 1 e4 with 1…e5 rather than my more usual 1…c5. My opponent chose a line … Continue reading →

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