Category Archives: Club Championship

Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Mansson – Taylor

Posted on October 25, 2019 by James Mansson

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.

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Mansson – Bennet-Stevens

Posted on July 9, 2019 by James Mansson

My campaign in the Rook this year ended with a draw against one of our most promising junior players, Lucy Bennet-Stevens. If I had won, I would have finished equal on points with Phil Stimpson, although he would have been … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Mansson – Higgs

Posted on June 15, 2019 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday I played my club championship game against Anthony Higgs. I was White and my opponent choses the Czech Benoni as his defence against 1 d4. He made several provocative but possibly dubious moves, which allowed me to build … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Heath – Mansson

Posted on May 29, 2019 by James Mansson

I scored what was a rather fortunate win in the club championship against Chris Heath earlier this month. I managed to fall into a passive position, and allow it to gradually drift downhill. My opponent had several chances to deliver … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Stimpson – Mansson

Posted on May 9, 2019 by James Mansson

My game against Phil Stimpson in the Horsham Club Championship was a frustrating draw for two reasons. First, I missed a tactical shot that would have won on consecutive moves. Second, I managed to obtain a winning position later, but … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Mansson – Richardson

Posted on April 21, 2019 by James Mansson

I scored a quick as White against Paul Richardson in the club championship. My opponent made the mistake of both not casting, and then creating a weakness that I could exploit to open the position decisively.

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Mansson – Roberts

Posted on March 3, 2019 by James Mansson

I have always had tough games against Dix Roberts, and our game in this season’s club championship was no exception. I obtained a decent position out of the opening, but lost control of the position; in the resulting play I … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: A.Taylor – Mansson

Posted on October 21, 2018 by James Mansson

Following my disappointing draw in my first Club Championship game, it was good to get back on track with a win. Playing Black against Alex Taylor, I obtained a better engame after 15 moves; although he defended well for a … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2018-19: Marshall – Mansson

Posted on October 3, 2018 by James Mansson

The result of my first game in the rook this season was a little disappointing, as I was held to a draw by John Marshall, against whom I have generally done well. I don’t think I reacted as well as … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2017-18: Mansson – A.Taylor

Posted on June 26, 2018 by James Mansson

My final club championship game to finish was against Alex Taylor. I was White; the opening was the Sicilian Dragon. My opponent choses an inferior continuation and I was soon able to win a pawn; mutual innaccuracies followed before I … Continue reading →

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