Author Archives: James Mansson

Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2021-22: Mansson – Harbott

I was up against Peter Harbott in the Semi-Final of the quickplay knockout. In the end it was a fairly straightforward 2-0 win, although there were a few nervy moments in the second game in particular.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2021-22: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Last night, Horsham 1 made the trek down to Hastings for their match against their 1st team. Ultimately, they came up short, as their opponents registered a 3-1 victory.

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County Match (Open) 2021-22: Surrey – Sussex

Last Saturday I played for Sussex against Surrey in a twelve-board match at Cheam. Unfortunately, the match was a comfortable win for Surrey, and I lost my individual game.

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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Comley

I had a rapid rematch with Ian Comley, whom I played in the Mid-Sussex League in my previous game, this time in the Club Championship. This time I was playing White.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2021-22: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

The Mid-Sussex League has restarted, with a slightly adjusted format; matches are now over four boards. As is customary, teams from the same club in the same division must play each other first before playing other clubs. Horsham 1 and … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2021-22: Mansson – Broom

Last night I won an exciting match in the quickplay knockout third round, to progress to the semi-final. I was paired against Mark Broom, one of the strongest players in the club.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2021-22: Thorndyke – Mansson

Last night I played Alex Thorndyke in Round Three of the Horsham Club Knockout. He drew White, and the game developed gradually in my favour, although he remained very much in the contest; however, an over-aggressive move in the endgame … Continue reading

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County Match (Open) 2021-22: Sussex – Surrey

Yesterday, I played in my first county match for a while. We were at home, in our usual venue at Hassocks, against Surrey, and managed to to win a well-contested match. I was Black against Peter Hasson on board five. … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Marshall

My club championship game last night was a straightforward win, as my opponent blundered a piece early on, and was then unable to create any problems.

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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Broom

Yesterday, I played my first club championship game for over a year. I was up against Mark Broom with the White pieces. The game worked its way towards an apparently solid draw, as the players both ran short of time … Continue reading

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