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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on December 4, 2019 by James Mansson

In mid-November, Horsham 1 scored a fine 4-1 win over Brighton 1. I managed to build up a strong position in my game against Geoff James, but because I was running short of time and because of the match situation, … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Roberts – Mansson

Posted on November 10, 2019 by James Mansson

My third club championship game of the season, against regular opponent Dix Roberts, ended in a draw by repetition. As Black I not only equalised, but also gained the initiative. However, I didn’t make full use of my chances and … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2019-20: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on November 1, 2019 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 defeated Horsham 2 3.5-1.5 in the traditional Mid-Sussex League opener. I was up against Matt Forster as Black on board two. I managed to gain the better position out of the opening, and after some adventures in a … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2018-19: Sussex – Kent

Posted on February 3, 2019 by James Mansson

Sussex scored a creditable draw away against Kent on Saturday 19th January. My game in the match was also a draw, against Alan Hanreck with the Black pieces. I obtained a comfortable position out of the opening and may have … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Forster – Mansson

Posted on July 4, 2018 by James Mansson

After two games at the normal time control (80 minutes + 10 second increment), the knockout final went to a faster time limit (25 minutes + 5 second increment). As before, it was sudden death, but another game wound be … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Forster – Mansson

Posted on June 7, 2018 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played against Mike Forster in the final of the knockout. The game was a draw, so we will have to arrange a replay. I obtained as good position as Black and was able to build up some … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2017-18: Sussex – Kent

Posted on March 12, 2018 by James Mansson

The Sussex Open Team managed to secure a draw away againt Kent last Saturday, despite being comfortably outgraded. I played my part by winning against Ian Snape with Black, in a game where the advantage swung back and forth. Both … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2017-18: Comley – Mansson

Posted on January 24, 2018 by James Mansson

I suffered a disappointing loss in the club championship last night against Ian Comley. After slipping into a worse (but defensible) position after the opening, a combination of good play by my opponent and some further inaccuracies gave him a … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2016-17: Roberts – Mansson

Posted on June 5, 2017 by James Mansson

I played my penultimate game in this year’s club championship a couple of Tuesdays ago. I was up against Dix Roberts, always a tough opponent, although he has been having a bad year so far. The opening was a hybrid … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2016-17: Horsham 1 – Haywards Heath 1

Posted on March 9, 2017 by James Mansson

Going into last Tuesday’s match, Horsham 1 needed to win to keep up their push for the Mid-Sussex League title. Unfortunately, the wheels came off and the team crashed to a hugely disappointing defeat.

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