Category Archives: Club Knockout

Horsham Club Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Helliwell

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

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: 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

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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

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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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