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Author Archives: James Mansson
McArthur Cup 2024-25: Horsham – East Grinstead
Last night, Horsham took on East Grinstead in the McArthur Cup semi-final at home. The match was played over six boards at the usual league time limit. Unfortunately, Horsham ended the night 2-3 down, with an unfinished game that is … Continue reading
Posted in Games, McArthur Cup, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Ruy Lopez
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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Bexhill 1
Last night, Horsham 1 were playing away at Bexhill 1. Unfortunately, due to circumstances, they were forced to field a considerably weakened team. The match is not yet concluded, with the score at 2-1 in Bexhill ‘s favour and one … Continue reading
McArthur Cup 2024-25: Horsham – Sussex University
Horsham managed to beat Sussex University in the McArthur Cup last night by 4 points to 1 (with one game annulled), thus moving into the semi-final. I contributed a somewhat fortunate win on board 3.
Posted in Games, McArthur Cup, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Ruy Lopez
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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2024-25: Mansson – Stimpson
After my disappointing loss in the previous round, I got back on track in the club championship with a quick win against Phil Stimpson.
Posted in Club Championship, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Scandinavian
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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – East Grinstead 1
Last Monday, Horsham 1 achieved an excellent result, beating East Grinstead 1 away by the score of 2.5-1.5. I contributed a win on board three.
Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Scandinavian
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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2024-25: Ratcliffe – Mansson
Last night I was up against James Ratcliffe, the club’s strongest junior player, in the Club Championship. Unfortunately from my perspective, I played a poor game and lost.
Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Mansson – Waddingham
Following a walkover in round two, I was up against Roger Waddingham in the third round of the club knockout. I managed to score a quick win to progress to the semi-final.
Posted in Club Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Pirc Defence
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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1
Horsham 1 suffered a bad defeat against Hastings 1 last knight by a margin of 0.5-3.5. I did manage to draw with John Sugden on board three, but our other three games ended in defeat.
Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Sicilian Defence
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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Mansson – Sinkevich
Last Tuesday, I played two games in the club rapidplay against club junior Iaroslav Sinkevich, both of which I won. Here I look at the second game.
Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Sinkevich – Mansson
Last Tuesday, I played two games in the club rapidplay against club junior Iaroslav Sinkevich, both of which I won. Here I look at the first game.
Posted in Club Rapidplay, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The London System
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