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Jan 2022 Supplement Name, City, Image, E-mail,
rating, gain/loss since 1021,
state ranking, annual winning %,
CCC & USCF
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| Gained Since 1221 |
Rtg. |
Pts. |
| Mark Boyd |
1427 |
+57 |
| Michel Lyons |
1222 |
+50 |
| Octavius Obey |
1710 |
+39 |
| Ilgin Birsan |
1553 |
+14 |
| Irdi Sejdia |
1630 |
+13 |
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was asked, " What have you gained from
meditation? He replied, "Nothing! However, let
me tell you what I have lost: anger, anxiety,
depression, insecurity, fear of old age and
death..." Buddha |
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hell!" Harry Truman |
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Edmund
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| Here is the
only truth: "We are the pawns of the mysterious
game of chess played by God, who moves us, stops
us, shifts us ahead, and soon picks us up one
after the other and gathers us in the same box
of Nothing." Omar Khayyam 1040 ad |
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| "Imagination
does not breed insanity. Exactly what does breed
insanity is reason. Poets do not go
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| "Adversity
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| "One bad
move nullifies 40 good moves." Horowitz |
| "The older
I grow, the more I value my pawns." Keres |
| "Morphy was
probably the greatest genius of them all."
Fischer |
| "I thinks
it's almost definite that the game of chess is a draw theoretically." Fischer |
| "There is
never 'always' anything in chess; save for one's consideration for the exception!" NM Leland Fuerstman |
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opportunity you are seeking is in
yourself. It is not in your environment;
it is not in luck or chance, or the help of
others; it is in yourself alone." Orison Swett Marden |
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I don't believe in superstition... It's bad
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"If you
have enemies; good. That means you stood up
for something during your life..." Winston
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Welcome to
the CCC Charlotte Chess
Club * Greetings from
Charlotte, N.C. USA, earth to everyone
out there in cyberia and welcome to
the Charlotte Chess Club website. On
this page, which is continuously
updated, we will report a weekly
synopsis of the previous meeting to
include current standings, annotated
games, Weekly
Puzzle and other interesting anecdotes
for your reading, viewing, and
listening pleasure. We welcome your
contributions and comments.
This Website is
provided by NM Leland Fuerstman,
Editor
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| The Charlotte Chess Club,
an Independent Affiliate of the USCF meets each Wednesday evening at 6:30pm (or as early as 5:30 for some!) at the  Skyland Family Restaurant 4544 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28209 Primarily an "adult" club, the CCC conducts a perpetual 5 round tournament with one round being played each Wednesday evening at 7 pm sharp! The time control is G70 - Entry fee is still $5. ($8 for non-members) Winners receive FREE Entry into next event. (All winners must have at least 4 points with no byes). The Annual club membership fee is $25. Current members receive $5 discount. (Note: Non-members who pay a $25 EF to participate in CCC Saturday events receive $5 credit toward membership for each event entered!) The venue guarantees a private area with padded chairs and good lighting - 2 players per table!! "Wi-Fi," great menu and prices, direct parking for 40 cars, his & hers sanitary multi-port lavatories and very friendly crew! --- (Management requests that you purchase your meal at Skyland) --- Join us to participate in casual play as well as USCF rated games. If you are not playing in the tournament, your first visit is FREE! Non-members, who have visited more than once, and play off-hand games are required to pay $3. The CCC occasionally sponsors a bi-monthly 3 rd. Swiss and other special tournaments. For schedule see "Upcoming Events" In order to compete in "Tournament Competition" you must be a member of the USCF (uschess.org). To join the CCC or USCF you may simply show up at the site and pay the fees! Note: Non-members will be preempted by Members who arrive before 7:20pm! Otherwise, if you register after 7:00pm, it's first come, first served which means that the final odd player who enters will receive a Bye. Mgmt. appreciates your purchase of a healthy meal! Skyland stays open til 9:30pm. Running late? Call or text 704-965-8931 and we'll work you in! ************************************************* Contact Information: charlottechessclub@gmail.com |
| ATTENTION PLEASE!! A recent surge in the new variation of the virus is of serious concern. Therefore, we ask all CCC members to wear their masks, except while dining. Thank you for your compliance. NMLF |
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Fuerstman is 2021 Player
of the Year!
Charlotte,
N.C. 12-31-01: After
careful consideration of all associated
criteria including winning 9 of a
possible 12
club events, NM
Leland "Tan Shoes" Fuerstman (2028) has
been awarded the Title of 2021 CCC
Player of the Year!
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1-8-22 * In
Memoriam: It is with a very heavy heart that I
report the passing of my lifelong chess friend Carl "Marx" McKern,
70. If it weren't
for Carl,
you probably wouldn't be reading  this right now! Fascinated
by computers, he was prescient enough to
realize the future of the world wide web
inspiring him to become directly involved in
creating this very website! He
literally taught me almost everything I
know about computers and website
publication. Carl was an
active member of the CCC for more than 35 years and a
fierce competitor. He migrated from banking to investment counseling before
retiring. Though he seemed to be winning his
battle against Alzheimer's for the past
couple of years, a recent bout with Covid-19
took his life. He is survived by his loving
wife, Judy,
and 4 grown kids. (Funeral arrangements are
posted below) May he rest in peace. NMLF |
CCC
News & Views 1-13-22
Fuerstman
Leads Top with 2-0; Boyd,
Imholte Lead U1600 with
2-0; Lyons Leads Lower
Section with 1.5-.5 * New
Starting Time 7 pm;
New TC G60!(the
club camera is on the blink; will be
repaired by next week)
Charlotte, NC 1-12-22: A slightly stronger
turnout of 16 of the most loyal
members of the CCC royal guard
converged upon this conveniently
located and well sanitized venue more
commonly known as the Skyland Family
Restaurant in order to enjoy a
wonderful meal, socialize with other adults,
solve the Weekly Puzzle (White to Move and Win!!), munch on "Baklava" and participate in Rd:2 of
Skyland 67. (Though Skyland
closes at 9pm on every other night,
in order to accommodate the CCC,
Management has agreed to close at 9:30pm
on Wednesdays!! Our new
starting time is 7pm
and the new Time Control is G60!) In
the Top
Section,
 the
Pride
of Mental
Hill, Ex-Member
of the NCCA
Hall of Fame,
NM Leland
"Tan Shoes"
Fuerstman (2014) squared off against visiting Indiana
player Robert
Lewis (1546) who played an aggressive variation of
the Sicilian
Defense
but fell prey
to a sizzling
attack (See Game 2636) to lead with 2-0.
In the U1600
Section, Mark
"the Bird" Boyd
(1389)
outplayed
Daviel
Banister (1245) to share the lead with Nicholas
Imholte (1322) who notched the point against Michael
Campbell (884) each with 2-0.
In
addition, Brent
"Bullets" Jenkins
(1572)
greeted
relocated
member Scott
"the Door"
LaPorte (1497) (See Game
2637) while
Andrew
Horton (1514) went to the wire and split the point
with visiting
Indiana
player Stuart
Krahn (1523). Meanwhile, Brian "Cricket" Lara
(1225)
emerged
victorious
over Glen
Kerns (1194), Mathew Martel (931)
defeated Jimmy
Butterworth (1120) and Fred Schuck (Unr)
registered the
win over Mark
Boyd, Sr. (Unr). In
order to
observe all
results, see "Current
Crosstable."
The CCC
will conduct Rd:3 of
Skyland 67 on Wednesday,
Jan 19.
The "new" time control is G60 and
the round now begins at 7 pm
sharp! [BTW,
the trade-off for using
Skyland's back room
is that our players purchase their
dinner there. Hence, please make a
concerted effort to enjoy one of
their huge variety of tasty
dishes! Our waitress, Alexa,
is very personable and keeps a
watchful eye on the needs of our
group with "hot" coffee pot in
hand. She works for tips!]
So, get there early and
enjoy a wonderful meal or dine
while you play! Thank you for
participating in CCC
competition. - Long
live the CCC!! Лиланд
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* Chess Tweet *Honorificabilitudinitatibus!! Поздравляем!
Congratulations to NM Leland "Tan Shoes" Fuerstman (2017) who finished Clear 1st Place in the Top Section of Skyland 66 with 3-2. 1st Place in the U1600 Section was Mike "Larry" Day (1500) with 4-1. Lower Section: Glenn Kerns (1150) and Mat Garofalo (1150) finished =1st-2nd Place each with 2 points. |
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