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Category Archives: Reports
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Worthing 1
Horsham 1 secured a good win away against Worthing 1 earlier this month. In that match I played Black against Dave Graham, and was somewhat fortunate to escape with a draw, although ultimately the result of my game wouldn’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Games, Mid-Sussex League, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Giuoco Piano
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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Barrowclough
I finally played my first round match in the Quickplay Knockout against Richard Barrowclough. I managed to win the first game easily, but the second was a closer affair that ended in a draw. This meant that I won the … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – H.Roberts
At the end of October, I won again in the Horsham Club Knockout to reach the Semi-Final stage. I was up against Harry Roberts with the White pieces, and the game proved to be rather one-sided. After missing a chance … Continue reading
Posted in Club Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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County Match (Open) 2018-19: Sussex – Essex
At the end of October, I played in my first County match of the season, against Essex at their familiar venue in Wanstead. Unfortuntately, neither the team nor I were successful, as I lost my individual game and the team … Continue reading
Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Nimzo-Indian Defence
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2
In mid-October, Horsham 1 took on Horsham 2 in the first match of the season for both teams. In the end, Horsham 1 ran out comfortable winners by 4-1, although there were some tough contests on the individual boards.
Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: A.Taylor – Mansson
Following my disappointing draw in my first Club Championship game, it was good to get back on track with a win. Playing Black against Alex Taylor, I obtained a better engame after 15 moves; although he defended well for a … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Marshall – Mansson
The result of my first game in the rook this season was a little disappointing, as I was held to a draw by John Marshall, against whom I have generally done well. I don’t think I reacted as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Club Championship, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Ruy Lopez
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Horsham Club Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Helliwell
I played my first competitive game of the chess season last Tuesday, against Peter Helliwell in the Knockout. The game itself was one-sided, as Peter chose an inferior line of the Dragon and soon went down in flames.
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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Forster
The knockout final was finally decided in the fourth game. I was White and built up a strong attacking position. However, I allowed my opponent to create a blockade, when chances were balanced. Then, after mistakes on both side, I … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Forster – Mansson
After two games at the normal time control (80 minutes + 10 second increment), the knockout final went to a faster time limit (25 minutes + 5 second increment). As before, it was sudden death, but another game wound be … Continue reading