Category Archives: Mid-Sussex League

Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Woodpushers 1

Posted on December 7, 2011 by James Mansson

Last night Horsham 1 had something of a lucky escape against Woodpushers 1. The match started well enough for Horsham, with the team achieving strong positions on most boards. This was reflected in the first couple of results, as Phil … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Knockout 2010-12: Horsham 2 – Lewes

Posted on November 30, 2011 by James Mansson

This year I was selected to play for Horsham 2 for the MSL knockout competition. This competition operates on a handicapping system, where the average grading of both teams is calculated, and the difference in these is used to work … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1: 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Posted on November 23, 2011 by James Mansson

Horsham 1’s successful start to the Mid-Sussex League season continued with a win against Hastings 2 last night. Overall the team racked up three wins and one draw, with one game unfinished. Dix Roberts, Peter Harbott and I registered wins, … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Crowborough 1 – Horsham 1

Posted on November 13, 2011 by James Mansson

Horsham notched up a comfortable win against an under-strength Crowborough team last Friday. Gavin Lock secured a solid draw on board one against Peter Kemp, while Phil Stimpson, Peter Harbott and I all notched up wins. Dix Roberts was the … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2011-12: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on October 19, 2011 by James Mansson

Last night saw the Horsham first team’s opening fixture in this Mid-Sussex League season. Because the club has two teams in division one, they have to play each other first, so this match was between Horsham 1 and Horsham 2. … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Knockout 2010-11: Horsham 1 – St Francis & Haywards Heath

Posted on May 18, 2011 by James Mansson

Horsham have won the Mid-Sussex League Knockout once again! The two teams turned out to be pretty evenly matched on grading, so 3.5 was the winning margin for both sides. After Horsham went 2-0 up, the match always looked to … Continue reading →

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Update – Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Brighton 2

Posted on May 12, 2011 by James Mansson

Brighton 2 resigned on board 3, while board 4 was agreed draw. Horsham 1 therefore won the match 3.5-1.5.

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Mid-Sussex League Division 1 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Brighton 2

Posted on April 29, 2011 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 played its last match in the Mid-Sussex League of the season yesterday, against Brighton 2 away. There were still a couple of games to resolve, but in the games that have finished, Gavin Lock drew with Nadya Somova, … Continue reading →

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Mid-Sussex League Knockout 2010-11: Horsham 1 – Lewes

Posted on April 27, 2011 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 scored a narrow victory over Lewes in the semi-final of the Mid-Sussex League Knockout competition. Under the handicapping system, Horsham’s 138 point grading advantage meant that they had to win 4.5 – 1.5 to progress.

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Hastings are Mid-Sussex League 2010-11 Champions

Posted on April 26, 2011 by James Mansson

Following the latest series of results, Hastings 1 have been crowned Mid-Sussex League champions. Brighton 1 defeated Knoll Knights 4 – 1 to leave both teams, and Hastings 1, on 7 points. As both teams had completed their fixtures, it … Continue reading →

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