Category Archives: The Symmetrical English

Horsham Club Knockout 2023-24: Forster – Mansson

Posted on June 5, 2024 by James Mansson

The second game of my knockout semi-final against Mike Forster was also a draw. The tie will therefore go to a quickplay playoff, to be contested at a future date yet to be agreed.

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Horsham Chess Club Knockout 2022-23: Broom – Mansson

Posted on March 22, 2023 by James Mansson

I was up against Mark Broom in the semi-final of the knockout competition last knight. The game began with a symmetrical version of the English which led to a complicated middlegame. Neither play obtained an advantage, and play went into … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2021-22: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on January 19, 2022 by James Mansson

The Mid-Sussex League has restarted, with a slightly adjusted format; matches are now over four boards. As is customary, teams from the same club in the same division must play each other first before playing other clubs. Horsham 1 and … Continue reading →

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County Match (Open) 2019-20: Sussex – Kent

Posted on February 22, 2020 by James Mansson

Sussex were up against Kent last weekend in a County Match at Hassocks. In the end, Kent won by the narrowest margin (8.5-7.5), despite defaulting the bottom two boards. In my game I was up against Alan Hanreck. When the … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2018-19: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on May 13, 2019 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 finished the season with a good win against Brighton 1. On a personal note, it was disappointing to finish with a loss. However, Luke Rutherford is a formidible opponent, and at least this time I made more of … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Comley

Posted on September 24, 2017 by James Mansson

My second round match was played on the same night as the first. I was up against Ian Comly and it was a tougher, tenser affair than the first. I managed to win 1.5-0.5, but not without some difficult moments.

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Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Comley – Mansson

Posted on May 30, 2016 by James Mansson

The Symmetrical English is an opening that does not have the most exciting of reputations. However, there are plenty of opportunities to break the symmetry and create an interesting position. The following game is a good example, as play becomes … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Richardson – Mansson

Posted on April 21, 2016 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday I played by Club Championship game against Paul Richardson. It was a tough encounter, which was only decide deep in the endgame. The finish was neat, as Black found a way to give up his extra pawn in … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Roberts – Mansson

Posted on December 20, 2015 by James Mansson

I was able to get in one more club championship game before Christmas, this time against Dix Roberts. Ultimately, the result of the game was disappointing for me, as I achieved a winning position but was unable to push my … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Kington – Mansson

Posted on May 28, 2015 by James Mansson

At the start of this month, I played my Horsham club championship game against Paul Kington. Paul has a reputation for being hard to beat, so I was pleased to score a victory against him, especially as I had the … Continue reading →

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