Category Archives: County Matches

County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Lincolnshire

Posted on July 8, 2024 by James Mansson

Sussex were up against Lincolnshire in the final of the Minor Counties competition last Saturday. We managed to win an exciting match on board count.

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Norfolk

Posted on June 9, 2024 by James Mansson

Sussex and Norfolk traveled to a neutral venue in Great Baddow, Chelmsford, for their Minor Counties semi-final match. The match finished 8-8, with Sussex winning on board count. My game was the penultimate one to finish; I managed to win … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Worcestershire

Posted on May 12, 2024 by James Mansson

Last Saturday, Sussex narrowly beat Worcestershire in the Quarter-Finals on the Minor Counties championship 8.5-7.5.

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Surrey

Posted on January 21, 2024 by James Mansson

Sussex suffered another heavy defeat against Surrey, this time in the home fixture, which was not surprising given their massive grading advantage.

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Kent

Posted on December 4, 2023 by James Mansson

Last Saturday, Sussex were home against Kent in the SCCU County Championship. Despite a valiant effort, Sussex went down 7.5-8.5. My game was a particular source of frustration, as I blundered a rook with both players very short of time … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Middlesex

Posted on November 6, 2023 by James Mansson

After the disappointing result away against Surrey in the first match of the season, Sussex got back on track with a fine home win against Middlesex. Despite going three wins down after six games had finished, they pulled back to … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Surrey – Sussex

Posted on October 22, 2023 by James Mansson

Yesterday, Sussex played its first county match of the season. We were away against Surrey at their familiar venue in Cheam. Surrey had a very strong team, so it was no surprise that they achieved a decisive victory.

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County Match (Open) 2022-23: Sussex – Kent

Posted on March 13, 2023 by James Mansson

Sussex was playing Kent at home last Saturday. The match ended in a narrow 8.5-7.5 win, as Jaimie Wilson won the last game to finish. I was up against John Sugden with the Black pieces, and managed to draw, despite … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2022-23: Surrey – Sussex

Posted on January 29, 2023 by James Mansson

I played for Sussex in the away match against Surrey yesterday, and the result was disappointing both on a personal level and for the team. Surrey lost the match decisively 5-11, which was not surprising perhaps given the difference in … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2022-23: Sussex – Surrey

Posted on December 19, 2022 by James Mansson

A couple of weekends ago, I played in a home match for Sussex against Surrey at the usual Hassocks venue. Although I managed a draw against a previously difficult opponent, unfortunately Sussex lost 6-10 to their local rivals.

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