Category Archives: Sussex League

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

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.

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Sicilian Defence | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Ruy Lopez | 1 Comment

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

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

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The London System | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Semi-Slav Defence | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Reti Opening | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Games, Miscellaneous King's Pawn, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Czech Benoni | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The King's Indian Defence | Leave a comment

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

Last night, Horsham 1 scored an excellent 3.5-0.5 win over Worthing 1. I contributed an accurate win against Peter Larwood on board three.

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Slav Defence | Leave a comment

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

Last night, Horsham 1 were away against Eastbourne 1 in the Sussex League. The match is currently unfinished, with the score at 1.5 each, with one game adjourned.

Posted in Games, Opening Analysis, Reports, Sussex League, The Old Indian Defence | Leave a comment