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Author Archives: James Mansson
Horsham Club Knockout 2023-24: Mansson – Forster
I was up against Mike Forster in the semi-final of the club knockout last night. The game eventually ended as a draw with only kings left. This means a replay will be required, the date of which remains to be … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Edgson – Mansson
Last Tuesday was the eighth round of the club championship; I was up against Ian Edgson with the Black pieces. After a long struggle I managed to prevail. This gives me at least a share of the lead with 6.5 … Continue reading
County Match (Open) 2023-24: Sussex – Worcestershire
Last Saturday, Sussex narrowly beat Worcestershire in the Quarter-Finals on the Minor Counties championship 8.5-7.5.
Posted in County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Reti Opening
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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1
Horsham 1 secured the Sussex League title last night, following an exciting match which they overcame a strong Brighton 1 team at home. I was pleased to be able to contribute a win to the team effort, which saw us … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Mansson – Stimpson
Last night, I won a hard-fought game in the club championship against Phil Stimpson. This put me into the joint lead with 5.5 points out of 7. Two rounds remain, and I have played all the leading players, which puts … Continue reading
Sussex League Knockout 2023-24: Horsham – Lewes
Last night, Horsham were up against Lewes in the final of the League Handicap Knockout. As both sides were reasonably well-matched in terms of grading, neither side had a points handicap. The match turned out to be disastrous for Horsham, … Continue reading
Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Lewes
Horsham 1 achieved a tough 2-2 draw away against Lewes last night. My game was adjourned with the score at 1.5-1.5 (one win each plus one draw); as it was a Q+P vs Q endgame, it was possible to quickly … Continue reading
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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2
Horsham 1 scored a thumping 4-0 victory over Hastings 2 last night. I contributed a win on board four against Martin Fletcher.
Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Mansson – Page
Last night, I was playing Roy Page in the club championship. I managed to win, which took me into joint second behind the runaway leader, Phil Stimpson.