Category Archives: The Sicilian Defence

Sussex League Knockout 2024-25: Horsham – Haywards Heath

Posted on December 20, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham were away against Haywards Heath in the quarter-finals of the Sussex League Handicap knockout. Because of the grading difference between the teams, Horsham needed to win by at least 3.5-0.5. Unfortunately, we were only able to win … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2024-25: Mansson – Warren

Posted on November 13, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I was up against Nick Warren in the third round of the club championship. After a couple of draws in the first two rounds, I was anxious to win, which I managed to do after my opponent played … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Worthing 1

Posted on November 6, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 were up against Worthing 1 at home. Although I managed to draw my game, Horsham lost the match, as the other three games saw one win and two defeats.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Mansson – Miller

Posted on October 30, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night I played against Daniel Miller in the Club Knockout. We had drawn our first game, so a replay was required.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2024-25: Mansson – J.Reid

Posted on September 25, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I was up against James Reid in the first round of the Quickplay Knockout. I managed to win both games easily enough, and so progressed to the next round in the main draw.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2024-25: Miller – Mansson

Posted on September 18, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played Daniel Miller in the first round of the Club Knockout competition. I was lucky to escape with a draw. The replay will be on our next free Tuesday.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2024-25: Mansson – Toth

Posted on September 11, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played my first competitive games of the new season. As my game in the Horsham Club Championship was delayed, I played a couple of games in the Horsham Club Rapidplay instead. My opponent was Ben Toth and … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2023-24: Rankin – Mansson

Posted on June 3, 2024 by James Mansson

Following on from my last post, here is my second win against Pete Rankin, this time with the black pieces.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2023-24: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on February 7, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played Alex Taylor in the club knockout. As the game ended in a draw, we have to replay the fixture at a later date.

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Horsham Club Rapidplay 2023-24: Toth – Mansson

Posted on January 31, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, I played my Black game against Ben Toth in the club rapidplay competition. Although I soon managed to establish a winning advantage, my opponent managed to escape in the end with a draw, as both players ran very … Continue reading →

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