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Category Archives: Club Knockout
Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Harbott
I had a straightforward win in round three of the club knockout last knight. I had a bye in round two, as did many of the competitors, due to the numbers in the competition. I was paired against Peter Harbott … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2017-18: Mansson – Marshall
Following on from the first rounds of the Quickplay Knockout played the previous week, last Tuesday’s club meeting saw the first round of the main Knockout. I was paired against John Marshall and was playing White.
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Horsham Club Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Roberts
While my win in the first round of the knockout was a fairly straightforward encounter, my second round match was a far tougher affair. I was White against Dix Roberts, with whom I have played many club games over the … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Rustom
My game in the first round of the club knockout was a fairly straightforward win. I emerged from the opening with an edge, although it seems that Black missed a chance to equalise. I then adopted an aggressive approach to … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Harbott – Mansson
The first club meeting of the calendar year was set aside for the club knockout competition. I was up against Peter Harbot – a familiar opponent – in round four of the competition. I gradually took control of the position … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Moorhouse
Last Tuesday saw me play my latest game in the Horsham club knockout. Although it was my second game this year in the competition, technically it was the third round, as I, along with most of the entrants, had a … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Howard
Last night saw the first round of the standard play knockout competition at Horsham Chess Club. I was paired against Brian Howard. The game turned out to be a straightforward win for me, as my opponent grabbed a hot pawn … Continue reading
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Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Denning
I won my semi-final match in the Knockout Plate against Julie Denning last night. Julie’s choice of defensive formation against the Sämisch was not the best; having chosen the quite reasonable 6…Nbd7, she should have followed up with 7…c5, which … Continue reading
Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Wilby
I had a straightforward win the plate competition against Joe Wilby. This takes me through into the semi-final.
Horsham Club Knockout Plate 2012-13: Forster – Mansson
As I was defeated in round one of the main knockout, I ended up in round two of the plate competition, along with all the other first round losers. I was paired against Matthew Forster, one of the club’s most … Continue reading
Posted in Club Knockout, Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, The Benko Opening
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