Category Archives: Mid-Sussex League

Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Posted on January 18, 2020 by James Mansson

Horsham 1’s recent match against Hastings 2 was a frustrating draw. Both Mark Broom and I had chances to win our games, but failed to do so.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Worthing 2

Posted on December 13, 2019 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 scored a hard-fought win over Worthing 2 at the start of December. My game was last to finish, when we were already 3-1 up, so the fact that I lost in the end did not matter.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on December 4, 2019 by James Mansson

In mid-November, Horsham 1 scored a fine 4-1 win over Brighton 1. I managed to build up a strong position in my game against Geoff James, but because I was running short of time and because of the match situation, … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Haywards Heath 1

Posted on November 13, 2019 by James Mansson

The Horsham 1 team continued its good form with a 3.5-1.5 win away to Haywards Heath 1. I drew as White against Viv Cole in an interesting game. At one point my opponent appeared to have blundered a piece, and … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on November 1, 2019 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 defeated Horsham 2 3.5-1.5 in the traditional Mid-Sussex League opener. I was up against Matt Forster as Black on board two. I managed to gain the better position out of the opening, and after some adventures in a … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on May 13, 2019 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 finished the season with a good win against Brighton 1. On a personal note, it was disappointing to finish with a loss. However, Luke Rutherford is a formidible opponent, and at least this time I made more of … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Posted on May 6, 2019 by James Mansson

Just under a month ago, Horsham 1 faced Hastings 1 at home in a crucial league match. Unfortunately, Horsham were not at full strength, with two of the first choice five missing, while Hastings had their strongest team; it was … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Lewes 1

Posted on April 22, 2019 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 registered a comfortable 3.5-1.5 win away against Lewes 1 at the start of April. My game was the last to finish; I agreed a draw as I was very short of time and was unsure of the position, … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Posted on March 31, 2019 by James Mansson

Back in mid-February, Horsham 1 suffered an unexpected defeat away against Hastings 2. We lost on the top two boards, while drawing the other three games. On top board, Gavin suddenly collapsed in a good position when short of time, … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Worthing 2

Posted on March 23, 2019 by James Mansson

I scored a quick but flawed win in Horsham 1’s big win against Worthing 2 last month. If my opponent had responded correctly to my flawed 16th move, he would have had a won position. However, he responded with his … Continue reading →

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