Category Archives: Club Knockout

Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Howard

Posted on October 1, 2014 by James Mansson

Last night saw the first round of the standard play knockout competition at Horsham Chess Club. I was paired against Brian Howard. The game turned out to be a straightforward win for me, as my opponent grabbed a hot pawn … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Denning

Posted on January 30, 2013 by James Mansson

I won my semi-final match in the Knockout Plate against Julie Denning last night. Julie’s choice of defensive formation against the Sämisch was not the best; having chosen the quite reasonable 6…Nbd7, she should have followed up with 7…c5, which … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Wilby

Posted on January 9, 2013 by James Mansson

I had a straightforward win the plate competition against Joe Wilby. This takes me through into the semi-final.

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Horsham Club Knockout Plate 2012-13: Forster – Mansson

Posted on October 24, 2012 by James Mansson

As I was defeated in round one of the main knockout, I ended up in round two of the plate competition, along with all the other first round losers. I was paired against Matthew Forster, one of the club’s most … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Higgs

Posted on October 3, 2012 by James Mansson

Last night saw the first round of the Club Knockout competition. This year everyone was playing using the Mid-Sussex League Knockout time control: 30 moves in 60 minutes, followed by the remaining moves in 30 minutes. I was paired against … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Stimpson

Posted on June 29, 2012 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday was the last official club night of the season. It was a chance to get the remaining games in the club competitions finished. I managed to play my Knockout Final game against Phil Stimpson, although I do still … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts Finished

Posted on March 7, 2012 by James Mansson

Dix and I finished off our adjourned knockout game last night. The game concluded in a win for me. Although the adjourned position was in my favour, post-game analysis suggested that Black could probably hold.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts Adjourned

Posted on March 1, 2012 by James Mansson

Last Tueday my club knockout game against Dix Roberts was not finished. We adjourned the game after 42 moves in a position that is in my favour, although whether I can win is another matter. I shall published the game … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Higgs – Mansson

Posted on November 2, 2011 by James Mansson

I managed to negotiate the second round of the club knockout on Tuesday night, following a wild game against Anthony Higgs. He decided to punt the rare 4 h4 against my Gruenfeld Defence. However, he failed to find a convincing … Continue reading →