Category Archives: Sussex League

Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on November 26, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 played away in the league against Brighton 1. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, as in the last game to finish Gavin Lock defeated Callum Brewer, to cancel out Luke Rutherford’s win against Mark Broom.

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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Worthing 1

Posted on November 6, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 were up against Worthing 1 at home. Although I managed to draw my game, Horsham lost the match, as the other three games saw one win and two defeats.

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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Crowborough

Posted on October 23, 2024 by James Mansson

Following a disappointing draw against Horsham 2 the previous week, Horsham 1 bounced back with a decisive win against Crowborough. The score stands at 3-0 in Horsham’s favour, with the one unfinished game at least a draw. [Update: the game … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2024-25: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2

Posted on October 16, 2024 by James Mansson

Horsham started its campaign in two of the Sussex League divisions with inter-club team matches: Horsham 1 – Horsham 2 (in Division 1) and Horsham 4 – Horsham 5 (in Division 3). I was playing in the Horsham 1 – … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Brighton 1

Posted on April 17, 2024 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 secured the Sussex League title last night, following an exciting match which they overcame a strong Brighton 1 team at home. I was pleased to be able to contribute a win to the team effort, which saw us … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Lewes

Posted on March 27, 2024 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 achieved a tough 2-2 draw away against Lewes last night. My game was adjourned with the score at 1.5-1.5 (one win each plus one draw); as it was a Q+P vs Q endgame, it was possible to quickly … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Hastings 2

Posted on March 20, 2024 by James Mansson

Horsham 1 scored a thumping 4-0 victory over Hastings 2 last night. I contributed a win on board four against Martin Fletcher.

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Hastings 1

Posted on March 7, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night Horsham 1 drew away against Hastings 1. Anthony Higgs won, while Gavin Lock and Mark Broom drew. My game against John Sugden was the last to finish; unfortunately, by that point, he had a winning position, so I … Continue reading →

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Sussex League Division 1 2023-24: Horsham 1 – Haywards Heath 1

Posted on February 28, 2024 by James Mansson

Last night, Horsham 1 faced Haywards Heath 1 at home in the Sussex League. We managed to secure wins on the bottom two boards fairly easily, which left us needing just a draw from the top two boards. Although we … Continue reading →