Category Archives: Opening Analysis

McArthur Cup 2022-23: Horsham – Lewes

Last night, Horsham managed to win the McArthur Cup in a closely-contested final against Lewes. The match finished 3-3, but was decided on board count in Horsham’s favour.

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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Higgs – Mansson

I finished my games in this season’s club championship with another draw. I was up against Anthony Higgs with the black pieces. He played a gambit, against which I did not defend in the best way, but he failed to … Continue reading

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McArthur Cup 2022-23: Horsham – Chichester

Last night, Horsham progressed to the final of the McArthur Cup, with a hard-fought 3.5-2.5 win at home against Chichester. The two sides were well-matched on the top three boards, but Horsham clearly outgraded Chichester on the lower boards. This … Continue reading

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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Stimpson – Mansson

Last night, I played my penultimate game in this season’s club championship. I was up against Phil Stimpson with the black pieces. The game ended up as a draw, following some adventures.

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Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – Comley

Last night I played the quickplay knockout plate final against Ian Comley. I managed to win both my games in fairly straightforward fashion, making me the winner of the plate competition for the first time.

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Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – Rankin

I was up against Peter Rankin in the semi-final of the quickplay knockout plate competition. I managed to prevail after a couple of tough games.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Crowborough 1

Horsham 1 finished the season with a comfortable 3-1 win over Crowborough 1 last night. I contributed with a win on board two against Jon Lawrance.

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Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Broom – Mansson

I was up against Mark Broom in the semi-final of the knockout competition last knight. The game began with a symmetrical version of the English which led to a complicated middlegame. Neither play obtained an advantage, and play went into … Continue reading

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2022-23: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Horsham 1 made the long trip down to Hastings to play Hastings 2 last night. It proved worthwhile as the team secured a 3-1 victory. I contributed a win on board three.

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Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Heath – Mansson

Last Tuesday I played my game with Black against Chris Heath in the Club Championship. Although both sides had their chances, the game ultimately ended in a drawn rook and pawn endgame.

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