Category Archives: The Sicilian Defence

Horsham Club Knockout 2021-22: Thorndyke – Mansson

Posted on November 24, 2021 by James Mansson

Last night I played Alex Thorndyke in Round Three of the Horsham Club Knockout. He drew White, and the game developed gradually in my favour, although he remained very much in the contest; however, an over-aggressive move in the endgame … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2021-22: Mansson – Taylor

Posted on September 30, 2021 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, I was up against Alex Taylor in the first round of the knockout. I drew White, and so, unsurprisingly, the Dragon Variation appeared on the board. I improved on our previous game with the theoretically recommended 16 Qh4; … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 15, 2020 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 scored an important win over Worthing 1 last Tuesday. I was able to make an important contribution by holding a draw in my game, with the score at 2.5-1.5 in our favour; this gave us a 3-2 win.

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McArthur Cup 2019-20: Horsham – Hastings

Posted on February 16, 2020 by James Mansson

Horsham defeated Hastings in the semi-final of the McArthur Cup. The score was tied at 3-3 but Horsham won on board count.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2019-20: Heath – Mansson

Posted on January 9, 2020 by James Mansson

I scored a decent win with Black against Chris Heath in the club longplay knockout. The game started as a typical Closed Sicilian, where I was able to equalise with accurate play. Later on, my opponent went wrong as we … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Mansson – Taylor

Posted on October 25, 2019 by James Mansson

I started my campaign in this season’s club championship with a hard-fought win against Alex Taylor. Following a complex struggle where both sides committed inaccuracies, I finally managed to establish a winning advantage and press it home.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2019-20: Mansson – Ashby

Posted on October 16, 2019 by James Mansson

I got off to a winning started in the club knockout, winning with White against new club member Nick Ashby. He failed to find an effective plan as Black in a typical Maroczy Bind position; then several weak moves led … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2018-19: Mansson – Donnelly

Posted on June 23, 2019 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played the final of the Quickplay Knockout against Brian Donnelly.

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Heath – Mansson

Posted on May 29, 2019 by James Mansson

I scored what was a rather fortunate win in the club championship against Chris Heath earlier this month. I managed to fall into a passive position, and allow it to gradually drift downhill. My opponent had several chances to deliver … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Knockout 2018-19: Bennet-Stevens – Mansson

Posted on May 15, 2019 by James Mansson

My game against Lucy Bennet-Stevens, one of our best juniors, in the club championship ended in a steady win for me. A balanced hedgehog position arose out of the opening. My opponent then failed to prevent me from playing …b5, … Continue reading →

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