Category Archives: Club Championship

Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Mansson – Higgs

Posted on March 23, 2016 by James Mansson

In my most recent Horsham Club Championship game, played a couple of Tuesdays ago against Anthony Higgs, both players managed to surprise each other in the opening. Anthony chose the Gruenfeld, an opening that I have played against him a … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Mansson – Kington

Posted on February 11, 2016 by James Mansson

I was close to beating Paul Kington in our Horsham Club Championship game last Tuesday, but slipped up in a winning position, allowing him to escape with a draw.

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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 2015-16: Mansson – Harbott

Posted on October 28, 2015 by James Mansson

I continued my good start to the Club Championship last night by winning in 21 moves against Peter Harbott. Right out of the opening, I achieved a promising position, and when my opponent slipped up to allow a combination opening … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2015-16: Mansson – Warren

Posted on October 19, 2015 by James Mansson

I got off to a good start is this year’s Horsham Chess Club Championship, with a 26-move win against Nick Warren two weeks ago. We reached a sharp position after my 21st move, where Black was still doing fine, but … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Pavlovic – Mansson

Posted on May 29, 2015 by James Mansson

My latest game in the Horsham club championship was against Tim Pavlovic. I was very lucky to win after he blundered in a completely winning position, allowing me to turn the tables with a simple temporary queen sacrifice.

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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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Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Mansson – Higgs

Posted on December 8, 2014 by James Mansson

I started my club championship game against Anthony Higgs on the 25th November, but as the game was adjourned, I did not finish it on the night, but a week later instead. After an unusual opening, my opponent played some … Continue reading →

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Horsham Club Championship 2014-15: Mansson – Roberts

Posted on November 23, 2014 by James Mansson

Last Tuesday, I played Dix Roberts in the Club Championship. I was White and soon built up a significant advantage. However, when my opponent understandably tried to mix things up, I did not react in the best way. After a … Continue reading →