Category Archives: The Sicilian Defence

Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Harris

Posted on December 20, 2012 by James Mansson

Following on from my match against Anthony Higgs, I took on Mick Harris in round 3.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2012-13: Horsham 1 – Brighton 2

Posted on November 24, 2012 by James Mansson

Last Thursday, a weakened Horsham 1 team just managed to beat Brighton 2 3-2, as described in the match report here.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Nkomo

Posted on September 26, 2012 by James Mansson

Last night saw the start of this season’s Quickplay Knockout competition at Horsham Chess Club. The aim was to play as many rounds of the competition as possible over the course of the evening. I was paired against Melusi Nkomo. … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Forster (Part Two)

Posted on September 12, 2012 by James Mansson

Following the AGM last Tuesday, Mike and I were able to complete the quickplay knockout final. The first game saw me build up a strong attack as black, but because of my time shortage, I had to bail out with … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Stimpson – Mansson

Posted on May 30, 2012 by James Mansson

I finally finished my games in this year’s club championship last night, with a win over Phil Stimpson. Phil surprised me in the opening with an unusual 6th move, and initially has some uncomfortable pressure on my position. However, within … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2011-12: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on April 25, 2012 by James Mansson

I played my penultimate game in the club championship last night, against Paul Taylor. Following a sharp opening, in which I missed a couple of chances, the game ended up in an interesting, unbalanced endgame. After a long period of … Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Sussex Smart Survivors

Posted on April 3, 2012 by James Mansson

The e2e4.org.uk second team followed up its win in round seven with another decent victory, this time against Sussex Smart Survivors. There were some tense moments, especially after David Grant beat Mark Josse to put Sussex Smart Survivors ahead, but … Continue reading →

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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – KJCA Kings

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James Mansson

Our match against KJCA Kings in round six was a disaster. Only Samuel Milson secured a draw in a 5.5-0.5 drubbing. My game saw me miscalculating against Andrew Green and going down in flames.

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4NCL Division 3 2011-12: e2e4.org.uk 2 – Celtic Tigers 1

Posted on February 14, 2012 by James Mansson

In round 5 of the 4NCL, e2e4.org.uk 2 managed a dramatic turn-around against Celtic Tigers 1. After going 2-0 down with losses on the top two boards, wins on the bottom two saw them draw level. After David Coates had … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – St Francis and Haywards Heath 1

Posted on February 10, 2012 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 were back to winning ways last Tuesday, braving the snow to visit the St Francis and Haywards Heath venue for the first time. They have a 3.5-0.5 lead with only one game outstanding, which looked to me like … Continue reading →

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