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Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Higgs
Last night saw the first round of the Club Knockout competition. This year everyone was playing using the Mid-Sussex League Knockout time control: 30 moves in 60 minutes, followed by the remaining moves in 30 minutes. I was paired against … Continue reading
Posted in Club Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Czech Benoni
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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Nkomo
Last night saw the start of this season’s Quickplay Knockout competition at Horsham Chess Club. The aim was to play as many rounds of the competition as possible over the course of the evening. I was paired against Melusi Nkomo. … Continue reading
Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Forster (Part Two)
Following the AGM last Tuesday, Mike and I were able to complete the quickplay knockout final. The first game saw me build up a strong attack as black, but because of my time shortage, I had to bail out with … Continue reading
Horsham Chess Club Annual General Meeting 2012
Last Tuesday saw the AGM of Horsham Chess Club. There were no major changes in the club’s list of officers, with the exception of the election of me as the club’s inaugural web master. This was prompted by the club’s … Continue reading
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Champion’s Simul 2012
The now traditional Club Champion’s simul against all comers opening the new season last Tuesday. As noted in my previous post, Mike Forster and I attempted to play off last season’s Quickplay Knockout final beforehand, but were tied at 1-1 … Continue reading
Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Forster (Part One)
Prior to the champion’s simul last night, Mike Forster and I attempted to play off the Quickplay Knockout Final that was still outstanding. However, as it turned out we won one game apiece in “normal time”, and didn’t have time … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Stimpson
Last Tuesday was the last official club night of the season. It was a chance to get the remaining games in the club competitions finished. I managed to play my Knockout Final game against Phil Stimpson, although I do still … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Stimpson – Mansson
I finally finished my games in this year’s club championship last night, with a win over Phil Stimpson. Phil surprised me in the opening with an unusual 6th move, and initially has some uncomfortable pressure on my position. However, within … Continue reading
4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Wessex
Going into the last round, e2e4.org.uk 2 were tied for the lead in Division 3 with Wessex on 16 points. KJCA Kings, AMCA Rhinos and North East England were on 15, while Hackney and Cheddleton 2 were on 14. The … Continue reading
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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – North East England
While our round 9 match had proved one-sided, the same could not be said of our round 10 encounter with the North East England team. The position at the start of the round was that KJCA Kings and North East … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Symmetrical English
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