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Author Archives: James Mansson
Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Richardson – Mansson
Last Tuesday I played by Club Championship game against Paul Richardson. It was a tough encounter, which was only decide deep in the endgame. The finish was neat, as Black found a way to give up his extra pawn in … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Mansson – Heath
Last Tuesday I played my club championship game against Chris Heath. After 14 moves, I had established a comfortable advantage, when my opponent made a tactical oversight, which allowed me to establish a winning advantage. As he was soon forced … Continue reading
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2015-16: Horsham 1 – Lewes 1
Last night, Horsham 1 scored a decisive 4-1 win over Lewes 1, which could have been 5-0 had Gavin Lock not overlooked a tricky mate in time trouble in the last game to finish. My game against Richard Welford saw … Continue reading
Posted in Games, Mid-Sussex League, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Ruy Lopez
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Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Mansson – Higgs
In my most recent Horsham Club Championship game, played a couple of Tuesdays ago against Anthony Higgs, both players managed to surprise each other in the opening. Anthony chose the Gruenfeld, an opening that I have played against him a … Continue reading
Posted in Club Championship, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Gruenfeld Defence
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2015-16: Horsham 1 – Brighton 2
Horsham 1 had a disappointing draw against Brighton 2 last Tuesday. My game proved crucial, as it was the last to finish with the score at 2.5-1.5 in our favour.
Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Mansson – Kington
I was close to beating Paul Kington in our Horsham Club Championship game last Tuesday, but slipped up in a winning position, allowing him to escape with a draw.
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2015-16: Horsham 1 – Worthing 1
Worthing have proved difficult opposition for us in recent years, but in our latest match, we scored a crushing 4.5-0.5 win. After a couple of losses in the league, I was happy to notch my first win, especially as it … Continue reading
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2015-16: Eastbourne 1 – Horsham 1
Last night I went down to Eastbourne to play for Horsham 1 against Eastbourne 1 in the Mid-Sussex League. I was pushed up to first board, as Gavin Lock was unable to play. I faced Rasa Norinkeviciute as White. The … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Roberts – Mansson
I was able to get in one more club championship game before Christmas, this time against Dix Roberts. Ultimately, the result of the game was disappointing for me, as I achieved a winning position but was unable to push my … Continue reading
County Match (Open) 2015-16: Sussex – Essex
Last Saturday Sussex successfully overcame Essex at home, to get back on track following their disastrous loss in the first match of the season. My game was a draw in the end, although at several points I seemed to have … Continue reading
Posted in County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Dutch Defence
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