Category Archives: Club Knockout

Horsham Club Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Higgs

Last night saw the first round of the Club Knockout competition. This year everyone was playing using the Mid-Sussex League Knockout time control: 30 moves in 60 minutes, followed by the remaining moves in 30 minutes. I was paired against … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Stimpson

Last Tuesday was the last official club night of the season. It was a chance to get the remaining games in the club competitions finished. I managed to play my Knockout Final game against Phil Stimpson, although I do still … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts Finished

Dix and I finished off our adjourned knockout game last night. The game concluded in a win for me. Although the adjourned position was in my favour, post-game analysis suggested that Black could probably hold.

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Roberts Adjourned

Last Tueday my club knockout game against Dix Roberts was not finished. We adjourned the game after 42 moves in a position that is in my favour, although whether I can win is another matter. I shall published the game … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Higgs – Mansson

I managed to negotiate the second round of the club knockout on Tuesday night, following a wild game against Anthony Higgs. He decided to punt the rare 4 h4 against my Gruenfeld Defence. However, he failed to find a convincing … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Newman

Tonight I managed to win my first round game in the longplay knockout in straightforward fashion against Dick Newman.

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