Following a disappointing draw against Horsham 2 the previous week, Horsham 1 bounced back with a decisive win against Crowborough. The score stands at 3-0 in Horsham’s favour, with the one unfinished game at least a draw. [Update: the game was agreed drawn, so Horsham won 3.5-0.5.]
I was White on board four against Gary McCulloch. My opponent went wrong early in the opening (a sideline of the Ruy Lopez) and very soon ended up in trouble. Although I made a couple of inaccuracies in response, on moves 7 and 11, my opponent returned the favour. By move 12, I had a winning advantage, which I was able to exploit with reasonable accuracy. My opponent castled queenside in desperation, but I was able to launch an attack there; his blunder on move 25, allowing a neat mate in one, just shortened things.
I give the game below with some notes.
I found this blog via the Horsham Chess Club’s site.
I like the way you have published your game.
I started showing chess problems recently myself.
Here is one I created from one of your games.