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Category Archives: Opening Analysis
County Match (Open) 2014-15: Sussex – Middlesex
In mid-January, I travelled up to Willesden to play for Sussex against Middlesex. As is usual when they play at home, Middlesex had a very strong team, and it was no surprise when they prevailed by 11 points to 5. … Continue reading
Posted in County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Larsen Opening
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2014-15: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1
Horsham 1 defeated Eastbourne 1 at home on the 13th January. I was up against Laurence Butt, and managed to outplay him after we reached an early endgame.
4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Fermented Sharks
Round 4 of the 4NCL saw e2e4.org.uk 2 up against Fermented Sharks. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. Unfortunately, my game, which was the last to finish, proved decisive in allowing our opponents to equalise the match.
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Modern Defence
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4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Rhyfelwyr Essyllwg 2
Round 3 of the 4NCL saw e2e4.org.uk 2 up against Rhyfelwyr Essyllwg 2. We won the match as a consequence of our opponents defaulting a board. On the five boards that were actually contested, our opponents scored 3-2. However, because … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Harbott – Mansson
The first club meeting of the calendar year was set aside for the club knockout competition. I was up against Peter Harbot – a familiar opponent – in round four of the competition. I gradually took control of the position … Continue reading
Posted in Club Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The London System
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County Match (U180) 2014-15: Sussex – Kent
Just under a couple of weeks agao, I played in the U180 County Match for Sussex against Kent. In the end, we won 9-7, although I lost my game against Jerry Anstead. My over-ambitious play as Black backfired, and although … Continue reading
Posted in Bird's Opening, County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports
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Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Mansson – Higgs
I started my club championship game against Anthony Higgs on the 25th November, but as the game was adjourned, I did not finish it on the night, but a week later instead. After an unusual opening, my opponent played some … Continue reading
County Match (Open) 2014-15: Sussex – Surrey
Last weekend, I played for the Sussex first team against Surrey. It was a close encounter, which we won by the narrowest margin, 8.5-7.5, with Brian Denman managing to secure the crucial final half point in the last game to … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Mansson – Roberts
Last Tuesday, I played Dix Roberts in the Club Championship. I was White and soon built up a significant advantage. However, when my opponent understandably tried to mix things up, I did not react in the best way. After a … Continue reading
4NCL Division 3 2014-15: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Ashfield-Breadsall
In round 2, the e2e4.org.uk second team faced Ashfield-Breadsall and scored another decisive win, this time by 5.5 to 0.5. This was not entirely unexpected, as we heavily outgraded out opponents. I was up against Neil Graham and won in … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Budapest Gambit
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