Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Mansson – Comley

Posted on January 11, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night I managed to win my game against Ian Comley in this year’s club championship. However, I had a big slice of good fortune as my blunder on move 30 was not noticed by either player.

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Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – Trofin

Posted on December 21, 2022 by James Mansson

Yesterday night was the last meeting of the club before Christmas. I took the opportunity to play my third round match in the Quickplay Knockout Plate Competition against Marian Trofin. I managed to win 2-0, taking me into the semi-final.

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County Match (Open) 2022-23: Sussex – Surrey

Posted on December 19, 2022 by James Mansson

A couple of weekends ago, I played in a home match for Sussex against Surrey at the usual Hassocks venue. Although I managed a draw against a previously difficult opponent, unfortunately Sussex lost 6-10 to their local rivals.

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Horsham Chess Club Rapidplay 2022-23: McDonald – Mansson

Posted on December 15, 2022 by James Mansson

My second game against Robert McDonald in the rapidplay was a quicker affair. My opponent blundered early after I responded sharply to his English Opening; soon after, he resigned.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2022-23: Mansson – McDonald

Posted on December 15, 2022 by James Mansson

I played my second opponent (Robert McDonald) in the rapidplay competition last week; we completed both our games in the competition on the night.

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Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – McDonald

Posted on November 30, 2022 by James Mansson

Last night I managed to win a tough game against Robert McDonald in the second round of the club knockout. At one point I was in a lot of trouble, but I managed to wriggle out in the complications. In the end, I was able to exploit my extra exchange in the endgame.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Bexhill 1

Posted on November 26, 2022 by James Mansson

Yesterday evening, Horsham 1 had a disappointing draw against Bexhill 1 away from home. We were 2-1 up but in the last game to finish, our board one lost on time in an unclear position. My game was drawn. I gained an early advantage, but ran into trouble because of indecisive play. Fortunately, my opponent was happy to head for a repetition, despite my position being difficult and my time shortage.

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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Warren – Mansson

Posted on November 24, 2022 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday I was up against Nick Warren in the club championship. I was Black and the game opened with a once-obscure queen’s pawn opening that has become popular in recent years. This lead to a complex position with chances for both sides. The game featured mistakes by both players as the assessment of the position shifted back and forth, before finally ending in perpetual check.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Worthing 1

Posted on November 16, 2022 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 played Worthing 1 last night. Unfortunately, the team lost the match narrowly (1.5-2.5) but I was at least able to win my game.

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Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – J.Taylor

Posted on October 26, 2022 by James Mansson

In the quickplay knockout, having lost in round one of the main competition, I went into the plate competition for round two. I was up against another Taylor, Jonathan this time, and I managed to prevail fairly comfortably over two games.

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