Category Archives: Club Quickplay Knockout

Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Higgs

Last Tuesday I won the final of the Quickplay Knockout against Anthony Higgs. The first game was a draw after we reached an interesting but balanced rook and pawn endgame. The second was a win after another endgame, albeit one … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Moorhouse

My third round match in the Quickplay Knockout against Richard Moorhouse saw me win 2-0. The first was a complex battle where White slipped up in a difficult position; the second was a Sicilian where White build up the pressure, … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Taylor

The second round of the quickplay saw me up against Paul Taylor. Paul is a tricky but erratic player, and while I have generally done well against him, I have suffered a few defeats too. In the first game, Paul … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2016-17: Mansson – Waddingham

The first couple of rounds of the Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout were played on the 20th September. It has become customary to play the first two rounds like this en masses to ensure that the competition gets moving. I … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Nkomo

Last Tuesday saw the opening two rounds of the Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout. As reported in my previous post, I beat Gary Whitmore 2-0 in round one, but my second round encounter against Melusi Nkomo was a tougher match.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2014-15: Mansson – Whitmore

Last Tuesday was the designated club night for rounds 1 and 2 of the quickplay knockout. I was paired against Gary Whitmore in round 1, and managed to win both our 15 minute games with relative ease. The first saw … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Harris

Following on from my match against Anthony Higgs, I took on Mick Harris in round 3.

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Higgs

Last Tuesday I was successful in reaching in the semi-final of the Horsham Chess Club Quickplay Knockout. I won two matches, the first against Anthony Higgs, and the second against Mick Harris. I’ll look at the games from the first … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2012-13: Mansson – Nkomo

Last night saw the start of this season’s Quickplay Knockout competition at Horsham Chess Club. The aim was to play as many rounds of the competition as possible over the course of the evening. I was paired against Melusi Nkomo. … Continue reading

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Horsham Club Quickplay Knockout 2011-12: Mansson – Forster (Part Two)

Following the AGM last Tuesday, Mike and I were able to complete the quickplay knockout final. The first game saw me build up a strong attack as black, but because of my time shortage, I had to bail out with … Continue reading

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