Category Archives: Champion’s Simul

Champion’s Simul 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by James Mansson

Anthony Higgs was club champion last season, so he has the “pleasure” of taking on all comers at this season’s Champion’s Simul. The decision had been taken to restrict participation to a maximum of 20 opponents in order to ensure … Continue reading →

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Champion’s Simul 2012

Posted on September 7, 2012 by James Mansson

The now traditional Club Champion’s simul against all comers opening the new season last Tuesday. As noted in my previous post, Mike Forster and I attempted to play off last season’s Quickplay Knockout final beforehand, but were tied at 1-1 … Continue reading →

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Champion’s Simul Results

Posted on September 14, 2011 by James Mansson

Further to my previous post, here are Phil Stimpson’s full results of the Champion’s Simul: 0-1 Julie Denning 1/2-1/2 Ron Fletcher 1/2-1/2 John Coules 1/2-1/2 Roger Waddingham 0-1 Mike Forster 1-0 James West (J) 1/2-1/2 Mark Baldock 1-0 Joe Widdowson … Continue reading →

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Go Slow at the Champion’s Simul

Posted on September 14, 2011 by James Mansson

We had a new person doing the honours at the “Champion’s Simul”, a recent addition to the Horsham Chess Club calendar. Held the week following the AGM, it sees the previous season’s club champion take on all comers from the … Continue reading →

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