Category Archives: The Dutch Defence

Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Crowborough 1 – Horsham 1

Horsham notched up a comfortable win against an under-strength Crowborough team last Friday. Gavin Lock secured a solid draw on board one against Peter Kemp, while Phil Stimpson, Peter Harbott and I all notched up wins. Dix Roberts was the … Continue reading

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1 Nf3 repertoire: Other Black Defences

In this post I intended to wrap up my series on constructing a repertoire based on 1 Nf3 by looking at the Black systems based on moves other than 1…d5, 1…Nf6 and 1…c5. Visit the Bibliography for recommended reading relating … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Championship 2010-11: Mansson – Taylor

Last night I scored an extremely lucky win against Paul Taylor in the Horsham Chess Club Championship. Although early on I had the opportunity to secure a slight advantage, I passed this by, and instead developed my position very ineffectively. … Continue reading

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Knoll Knights

Horsham are on the brink of a narrow but important win against Knoll Knights in the top division of the Mid-Sussex League. In a dramatic match last night, they are currently tied 2-2, with one unfinished game that looks very … Continue reading

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