Category Archives: Club Knockout

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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Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Howard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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