Category Archives: The Sokolsky Opening

Horsham Club Championship 2023-24: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on December 21, 2023 by James Mansson

Yesterday evening, I played my third round game in the Club Championship, which this year is being organized as a Swiss Tournament. I managed to win with some good fortune against Alex Taylor, taking my score to 3/3 and a … Continue reading →

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Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout 2022-23: Mansson – A.Taylor

Posted on September 28, 2022 by James Mansson

I played my first round game in the quickplay knockout last night. I was up against Alex Taylor. While my results in this event have been good over the years, this time I was defeated in the first round of … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Taylor – Mansson

Posted on May 10, 2022 by James Mansson

My club championship game against Alex Taylor featured an intriguing endgame, where I had a queen against a bishop, but his pawns were all easily defended by his bishop, and moreover he had a protected passed pawn on the seventh … 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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