Category Archives: Mid-Sussex League

Mid-Sussex League Knockout 2010-12: Horsham – The Args

Posted on March 3, 2013 by James Mansson

As reported elsewhere, Horsham lost to the Args in the Mid-Sussex League Knockout last Tuesday as they failed to overcome their grading handicap. My game against Peter Farr ultimately ended up in a win for me, but there was plenty … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Posted on February 20, 2013 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 achieved a narrow 3-2 victory over Eastbourne 1 in their match last night. Gavin Lock, Dix Roberts and Paul Taylor all won, but Phil Stimpson lost a safe-looking endgame, while I managed to blunder my queen against Oliver … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Posted on February 13, 2013 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 have secured a win in their match against Hastings 1, which was played yesterday. With one game outstanding, the score is 2.5-1.5 in Horsham’s favour, and the undecided encounter is at least a draw for Horsham.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Posted on January 24, 2013 by James Mansson

It looks like we will win our match from last night against Hatsings 2 (see the report here). My game against Alfredo Luaces was the first to finish, as I won in only 20 moves as Black. My opponent was … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on November 28, 2012 by James Mansson

On Tuesday I played for Horsham 1 against Brighton 1 in the Mid-Sussex League. The team suffered a clear loss, and my individual game was frustrating, as I managed to lose on time in what looks like a level position.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Brighton 2

Posted on November 24, 2012 by James Mansson

Last Thursday, a weakened Horsham 1 team just managed to beat Brighton 2 3-2, as described in the match report here.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Lewes 1

Posted on November 14, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 suffered a comprehensive defeat in its match away against Lewes 1 last night. A full report can be found here. My game against Lim Zhuo Ren was disappointing. Although I was pessimistic about my position during the game, … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – St Francis and Haywards Heath 1

Posted on November 7, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1’s match against St Francis and Haywards Heath 1 was finally resolved as a draw, after results were agreed in the unfinished games. A full account of the match can be found on the Horsham Chess Club website here.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on October 17, 2012 by James Mansson

As described in my blog post on the Horsham Chess Club website, Horsham 2 managed to cause an upset in the Mid-Sussex League last night by drawing against Horsham 1.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Posted on March 24, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1’s season concluded with its first away match against Hastings at Hastings Chess Club, rather than some other venue. There is still one game undecided (Dix Roberts against John Sugden), where the Horsham player is a pawn down in … Continue reading →

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