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Category Archives: Club Championship
Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Higgs – Mansson
On Tuesday I was up against Anthony Higgs in the Club Championship. I needed a win to keep my hopes alive, but the game ultimately ended in a draw, meaning that Mark Broom is now champion – congratulations to him!
Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Taylor – 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
Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Heath – Mansson
Last Tuesday I had a tough game against Chris Heath in the club championships. The game developed in my favour at first, as my opponent’s Grand Prix Attack didn’t seem to be going anywhere. However, I started to play indifferently, … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Comley
I had a rapid rematch with Ian Comley, whom I played in the Mid-Sussex League in my previous game, this time in the Club Championship. This time I was playing White.
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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Marshall
My club championship game last night was a straightforward win, as my opponent blundered a piece early on, and was then unable to create any problems.
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Horsham Club Championship 2021-22: Mansson – Broom
Yesterday, I played my first club championship game for over a year. I was up against Mark Broom with the White pieces. The game worked its way towards an apparently solid draw, as the players both ran short of time … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Mansson – Broom
Last night I played Mark Broom in the club championship. I gained a comfortable position out of the opening, but then my attempts to complicate didn’t bear fruit. A series of inaccuracies saw my position go downhill; eventually I ended … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Roberts – Mansson
My third club championship game of the season, against regular opponent Dix Roberts, ended in a draw by repetition. As Black I not only equalised, but also gained the initiative. However, I didn’t make full use of my chances and … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Higgs – Mansson
I followed up my win against Alex Taylor in the club championship with a draw as Black against Anthony Higgs. An unorthodox opening saw us reach an endgame that was favourable for Black; however, I misplayed the position and gave … Continue reading
Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Mansson – Taylor
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.