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Category Archives: The London System
Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2
Horsham started its campaign in two of the Sussex League divisions with inter-club team matches: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2 (in Division 1) and Horsham 4 – Horsham 5 (in Division 3). I was playing in the Horsham 1 – … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2023-24: Savill – Mansson
Following on from the previous post, here is my second game against Jordy Savill. The game saw my opponent play an enterprising version of the London System. He did not find the best way to continue on moves 11 and … Continue reading
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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: 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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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.
Horsham Chess Club Championship 2022-23: Warren – Mansson
Last Tuesday I was up against Nick Warren in the club championship. I was Black and the game opened with a once-obscure queen’s pawn opening that has become popular in recent years. This lead to a complex position with chances … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Higgs – Mansson
On Tuesday I was up against Anthony Higgs in the Club Championship. I needed a win to keep my hopes alive, but the game ultimately ended in a draw, meaning that Mark Broom is now champion – congratulations to him!
Horsham Club Knockout 2019-20: Higgs – Mansson
In my last club game before the coronavirus-enforced shutdown of club and league chess, I played out a rather dull draw with Anthony Higgs. Possibly he could have made more of his pressure, but the game soon resolved into equality, … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Higgs – Mansson
I followed up my win against Alex Taylor in the club championship with a draw as Black against Anthony Higgs. An unorthodox opening saw us reach an endgame that was favourable for Black; however, I misplayed the position and gave … Continue reading
Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Higgs
After winning my third round tie in the Quickplay Knockout, I then, following a brief break, played my semi-final. I was up against Anthony Higgs, and it was a tough match, going to sudden death after the first two games … Continue reading