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Category Archives: Opening Analysis
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Bexhill 1
Yesterday evening, Horsham 1 had a disappointing draw against Bexhill 1 away from home. We were 2-1 up but in the last game to finish, our board one lost on time in an unclear position. My game was drawn. I … Continue reading
Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Warren – Mansson
Last Tuesday I was up against Nick Warren in the club championship. I was Black and the game opened with a once-obscure queen’s pawn opening that has become popular in recent years. This lead to a complex position with chances … Continue reading
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Worthing 1
Horsham 1 played Worthing 1 last night. Unfortunately, the team lost the match narrowly (1.5-2.5) but I was at least able to win my game.
Posted in Games, Mid-Sussex League, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Scotch Game
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Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – J.Taylor
In the quickplay knockout, having lost in round one of the main competition, I went into the plate competition for round two. I was up against another Taylor, Jonathan this time, and I managed to prevail fairly comfortably over two … Continue reading
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2
Horsham 1 and Horsham 2 started their Mid-Sussex League season with a match against each other, as they are both in Division 1. The match ended in a narrow 2.5-1.5 win for Horsham 1. I drew a scrappy game with … Continue reading
Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Mansson – Broom
Yesterday evening, I played my second game in this year’s club championship. I was up against Mark Broom with the White pieces. I decided to take on his Slav Defence rather than the Petroff for a bit of variety. The … Continue reading
Posted in Club Championship, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Slav Defence
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Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – A.Taylor
I played my first round game in the quickplay knockout last night. I was up against Alex Taylor. While my results in this event have been good over the years, this time I was defeated in the first round of … Continue reading
Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Bird – Mansson
Last night was the first round of the club knockout. I was paired against Steve Bird and had the black pieces.
Posted in Club Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Mansson – McDonald
Last Tuesday, I played my first game in this year’s club championship. I was up against Robert McDonald, who has been promoted to the Rook (the top section) this year. The game started with the sharp Modern Benoni opening. His … Continue reading
Horsham Club Rapidplay 2022-23: Lynn – Mansson
My second game against Thomas Lynn in the rapidplay (see my last post for more details of the competition) was rather more one-sided that the first. My opponent made a serious blunder fairly early on, losing a piece, and was … Continue reading
Posted in Club Rapidplay, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Vienna Game
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