Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Broom – Mansson

Posted on February 14, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played Mark Broom in round five of the club championship. Unfortunately for me, Mark got the better of the game and secured an important victory.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2023-24: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on February 7, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played Alex Taylor in the club knockout. As the game ended in a draw, we have to replay the fixture at a later date.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2023-24: Toth – Mansson

Posted on January 31, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played my Black game against Ben Toth in the club rapidplay competition. Although I soon managed to establish a winning advantage, my opponent managed to escape in the end with a draw, as both players ran very short of time.

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Paul Watson Trophy 2023-24: Horsham – Bognor Regis

Posted on January 28, 2024 by James Mansson

Last Friday, Horsham played Bognor Regis away in the Paul Watson Trophy. In a tightly-contested match, Bognor Regis came out winners by the narrowest margin of 2.5-1.5.

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Surrey

Posted on January 21, 2024 by James Mansson

Sussex suffered another heavy defeat against Surrey, this time in the home fixture, which was not surprising given their massive grading advantage.

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1

Posted on January 13, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 were away against Eastbourne 1 in the Sussex League. The match is currently unfinished, with the score at 1.5 each, with one game adjourned.

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Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Mansson – Higgs

Posted on January 10, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night I played my fourth round game in the Club Championship, this year organised as a Swiss Tournament involving all interested club members. I was paired against Anthony Higgs, with whom I was tied on 3/3 before the game.

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Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on December 21, 2023 by James Mansson

Yesterday evening, I played my third round game in the Club Championship, which this year is being organized as a Swiss Tournament. I managed to win with some good fortune against Alex Taylor, taking my score to 3/3 and a joint share of the lead with Anthony Higgs.

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McArthur Cup 2023-24: Horsham – Sussex University

Posted on December 12, 2023 by James Mansson

Horsham’s defence of the McArthur Cup failed at the first hurdle, as we went down against Sussex University last night. Although Roy Page got the team off to a good start with a win on bottom board, a defeat for Phil Stimpson set us back. At one point, Gavin Lock looked like he might be able to pull back a win, which would have compensated for Mark Broom’s defeat on board two, but sadly he could only draw. I did manage to win my game, though, but Alex Taylor’s position did not have enough in it to mount a proper winning attempt, and in the end he actually lost.

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County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Kent

Posted on December 4, 2023 by James Mansson

Last Saturday, Sussex were home against Kent in the SCCU County Championship. Despite a valiant effort, Sussex went down 7.5-8.5. My game was a particular source of frustration, as I blundered a rook with both players very short of time to lose a winning position.

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