Category Archives: Club Championship

Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Mansson – Broom

Posted on March 4, 2020 by James Mansson

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 →

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Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Roberts – Mansson

Posted on November 10, 2019 by James 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 →

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Horsham Club Championship 2019-20: Higgs – Mansson

Posted on November 3, 2019 by James 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 →

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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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