Category Archives: Reports

4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Cheddleton 1

The match on Sunday saw e2e4.org.uk 1 paired against Cheddleton 1. We were outgraded on every board, in most cases by a clear margin, so it was no surprise that we went down 6.5-1.5. Alexey Slavin and Peter Sowray managed … Continue reading

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4NCL Division 1 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 1 – Sambuca Sharks

Last weekend saw rounds 3 and 4 of the 4NCL season played at Staverton Park (Division 1 and 2) and Daventry Court Hotel (Division 3 South). I was moved up to the first team for this weekend and played on … 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 Championship 2012-13: Cannon – Mansson

I’ve just agreed a draw in my adjourned Rook game against John Cannon. I had the better of the position for a while, but by the time we reached the time control, the position was drawn.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Harris

Following on from my match against Anthony Higgs, I took on Mick Harris in round 3.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Higgs

Last Tuesday I was successful in reaching in the semi-final of the Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout. I won two matches, the first against Anthony Higgs, and the second against Mick Harris. I’ll look at the games from the first … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Championship 2012-13: Mansson – Roberts

Last night I was up against Dix Roberts in the club championship. The game saw me gradually building up a strong position against Dix’s Modern Benoni. Dix slipped up under the pressure, leaving me with a winning position. However, I … Continue reading

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

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

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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Horsham Club Championship 2012-13: Mansson – Harris

My third Club Championship game of the season was on Tuesday night against Mick Harris. The game started with Mick choosing the offbeat Budapest Gambit as Black. I managed to secure a small edge out of the opening, which increased … Continue reading

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