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Category Archives: Club Knockout
Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Forster – Mansson
After two games at the normal time control (80 minutes + 10 second increment), the knockout final went to a faster time limit (25 minutes + 5 second increment). As before, it was sudden death, but another game wound be … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Forster
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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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Forster – Mansson
Last Tuesday, I played against Mike Forster in the final of the knockout. The game was a draw, so we will have to arrange a replay. I obtained as good position as Black and was able to build up some … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Roberts
I started the New Year with an interesting game against Dix Roberts in the club knockout. I tried a new line in the opening against my opponent’s Taimanov Sicilian, which led to an unclear position. I then let my position … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Harbott
I had a straightforward win in round three of the club knockout last knight. I had a bye in round two, as did many of the competitors, due to the numbers in the competition. I was paired against Peter Harbott … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Marshall
Following on from the first rounds of the Quickplay Knockout played the previous week, last Tuesday’s club meeting saw the first round of the main Knockout. I was paired against John Marshall and was playing White.
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Horsham Club Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Roberts
While my win in the first round of the knockout was a fairly straightforward encounter, my second round match was a far tougher affair. I was White against Dix Roberts, with whom I have played many club games over the … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Rustom
My game in the first round of the club knockout was a fairly straightforward win. I emerged from the opening with an edge, although it seems that Black missed a chance to equalise. I then adopted an aggressive approach to … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Harbott – Mansson
The first club meeting of the calendar year was set aside for the club knockout competition. I was up against Peter Harbot – a familiar opponent – in round four of the competition. I gradually took control of the position … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Moorhouse
Last Tuesday saw me play my latest game in the Horsham club knockout. Although it was my second game this year in the competition, technically it was the third round, as I, along with most of the entrants, had a … Continue reading
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