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Category Archives: Opening Analysis
4NCL Division 2 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Anglian Avengers 1
The most recent 4NCL weekend was overshadowed by the sad news of Richard Almond’s sudden death aged only 46. He was a stalwart of Hastings and Sussex chess, and a regular competitor at the 4NCL. He will be missed.
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Reti Opening
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County Match (Open) 2012-13: Sussex – Essex
The recent county match between Sussex and Essex saw Sussex soundly beaten. I lost my individual game against Jeff Goldberg, as an over-ambitious approach backfired.
Posted in County Matches, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Slav Defence
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County Match (Open) 2012-13: Sussex – Herts
Sussex played their rearranged match against Herts on Saturday. We managed to win 9-7 in the end, as we gradually built up a decent lead, then held on.
Mid-Sussex League Knockout 2010-12: Horsham – The Args
As reported elsewhere, Horsham lost to the Args in the Mid-Sussex League Knockout last Tuesday as they failed to overcome their grading handicap. My game against Peter Farr ultimately ended up in a win for me, but there was plenty … Continue reading
4NCL Division 2 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Wessex
While my game on the Saturday had been dull, my game on the Sunday was anything but. I was faced with Michael Yeo, a dangerous attacking player armed with the White pieces.
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Sicilian Defence
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4NCL Division 2 2012-13: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Poisoned Pawns
Last weekend saw rounds 5 and 6 of the 4NCL season played at Staverton Park for Divisions 1 and 2. I was in the second team this weekend. On a personal note I achieved a decent result with two draws … Continue reading
Posted in 4NCL, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Catalan Opening
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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Eastbourne 1
Horsham 1 achieved a narrow 3-2 victory over Eastbourne 1 in their match last night. Gavin Lock, Dix Roberts and Paul Taylor all won, but Phil Stimpson lost a safe-looking endgame, while I managed to blunder my queen against Oliver … Continue reading
County Match (Open) 2012-13: Sussex – Kent
Last Saturday saw Sussex matched against Kent in the County Open competition. Despite being outgraded by 11 points per board, Sussex put up a good fight. They took an early lead by racking up a series of wins on the … Continue reading
Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1
Horsham 1 have secured a win in their match against Hastings 1, which was played yesterday. With one game outstanding, the score is 2.5-1.5 in Horsham’s favour, and the undecided encounter is at least a draw for Horsham.
Horsham Club Championship 2012-13: Higgs – Mansson
My Rook game on Tuesday against Anthony Higgs sparked into life after a dull opening led into an equally dull endgame. A risky move by me, followed by a dubious one a few moves later, gave him the chance to … Continue reading