Category Archives: Reports

4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Cambridge University 3

Posted on January 16, 2012 by James Mansson

The e2e4.org.uk second team stumbled to a loss in round 3 of the 4NCL against Cambridge University 3. Although the margin of defeat was the narrowest possible (2.5 – 3.5), something seemed to go wrong in most of our games, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 11, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 came crashing to earth, as Worthing 1 inflicted their first defeat of the season last night.

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Woodpushers 1

Posted on January 9, 2012 by James Mansson

Gavin Lock’s game against Andrew Briggs was agreed a win for Gavin, so Horsham win the match 3.5-1.5. This gives them the lead in division 1, as the only team with four match wins out of four. However, the wins … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts

Posted on December 21, 2011 by James Mansson

Last night saw my final competitive game of 2011, as I took on Dix Roberts in the Rook. The game featured the main line of the Hedgehog System. Play followed the usual pattern, with White looking to expand and squeeze … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Mansson – Comley

Posted on December 14, 2011 by James Mansson

I was pitted against Ian Comley last night in our club championship game. The course of the game was disastrous for my opponent. Following a lacklustre opening for both players, Ian unwisely decided to open the position, which backfired badly. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 7, 2011 by James Mansson

Last night Horsham 1 had something of a lucky escape against Woodpushers 1. The match started well enough for Horsham, with the team achieving strong positions on most boards. This was reflected in the first couple of results, as Phil … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Knockout 2010-12: Horsham 2 – Lewes

Posted on November 30, 2011 by James Mansson

This year I was selected to play for Horsham 2 for the MSL knockout competition. This competition operates on a handicapping system, where the average grading of both teams is calculated, and the difference in these is used to work … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1: 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Posted on November 23, 2011 by James Mansson

Horsham 1’s successful start to the Mid-Sussex League season continued with a win against Hastings 2 last night. Overall the team racked up three wins and one draw, with one game unfinished. Dix Roberts, Peter Harbott and I registered wins, … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Mansson – Cannon

Posted on November 16, 2011 by James Mansson

Last night I won again in the club championship, this time against John Cannon. John has had a rough time recently, with a nasty fall injuring his hand, and so was not in the best of shape for the game.

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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Guildford 3

Posted on November 15, 2011 by James Mansson

Unlike the match on the previous day, our match against Guildford 3 was a much tighter affair, which we just managed to win 3.5-2.5. An amusing aspect of the line up, for me anyway, was that our opponents, Guildford 3, … Continue reading →

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