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

Posted on February 1, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 scored a decisive 3.5-0.5 win at home against Lewes in the Mid-Sussex League. I managed to win my game as Black against Jonathan Britnell.

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

Posted on January 29, 2023 by James Mansson

I played for Sussex in the away match against Surrey yesterday, and the result was disappointing both on a personal level and for the team. Surrey lost the match decisively 5-11, which was not surprising perhaps given the difference in strength between the teams.

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

Posted on January 25, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night Horsham’s first team played Brighton’s first team at their new temporary venue. The match was close but ultimately disappointing from a Horsham perspective, as we lost 1.5-2.5.

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Paul Watson Trophy 2022-23: Horsham – East Grinstead

Posted on January 18, 2023 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham was knocked out of the Paul Watson Trophy by East Grinstead, as they lost the match 1-3. My game was a draw, in which I missed an early opportunity, and was fortunate my opponent did not make the most of his chances.

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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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