Category Archives: Reports

Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Taylor – Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played my two games against Alex Taylor in the club rapidplay. The score finished as one win apiece, with Black winning both games. Indeed, both games followed the same pattern: White gained a big advantage, only to … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Mansson – Taylor

Last Tuesday, I played my two games against Alex Taylor in the club rapidplay. The score finished as one win apiece, with Black winning both games. Indeed, both games followed the same pattern: White gained a big advantage, only to … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Mansson – Harbott

Last Tuesday, I was up against Peter Harbott in the semi-final of the club knockout. Unfortunately, although I achieved a winning position out of the opening, I was unable to convert my advantage and allowed a draw. The match therefore … Continue reading

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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2024-25: Broom – Mansson

Last night, I was up against Mark Broom in the ninth round of the Horsham Club Championship Swiss; in round eight I had received a full point bye. I needed to win to have a chance of catching my opponent, … Continue reading

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County Match (Open) 2024-25: Sussex – Somerset

Yesterday, Sussex defeated Somerset 11-5 in the Quarter Finals of the Minor Counties competition. The match was staged at the Memorial Hall in Newton Tony, a picturesque village in Wiltshire near to Salisbury. The venue was nice and spacious, with … Continue reading

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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Horsham 1 finished their league season with a 3-1 win over Eastbourne 1. I was able to contribute a win on board three.

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McArthur Cup 2024-25: Horsham – East Grinstead

Last night, Horsham took on East Grinstead in the McArthur Cup semi-final at home. The match was played over six boards at the usual league time limit. Unfortunately, Horsham ended the night 2-3 down, with an unfinished game that is … Continue reading

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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Bexhill 1

Last night, Horsham 1 were playing away at Bexhill 1. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, they were forced to field a considerably weakened team. The match is not yet concluded, with the score at 2-1 in Bexhill ‘s favour and one … Continue reading

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McArthur Cup 2024-25: Horsham – Sussex University

Horsham managed to beat Sussex University in the McArthur Cup last night by 4 points to 1 (with one game annulled), thus moving into the semi-final. I contributed a somewhat fortunate win on board 3.

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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2024-25: Mansson – Stimpson

After my disappointing loss in the previous round, I got back on track in the club championship with a quick win against Phil Stimpson.

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