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"Current Roster"
  Mar 2023 Supplement
Name, City, Image, E-mail, rating, gain/loss since 0223, state ranking,  CCC & USCF Expiration
- The CCC has 57 currently paid members -
Check Your CCC & USCF Expiration Dates!
CCC Renewal $25. Due 3-23:
David Chisum, Karel Ehler, Brandon Lee, Brent Lyons, A.J. Qureshi
 Gained Since 0223
Rtg.
Pts.
Paul Leeland
711
+124
David Chisum
1187
+93
Brent Jenkins
1549
+40
Pawel Lyko
1483
+24
NM Leland Fuerstman
2022
+9
If a violation of a rule of chess occurs during your game, immediately stop the clocks and "quietly" report it to the Director who will address the issue.
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The CCC has a mixed bag of odd pieces in case you have lost one.
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Upcoming Tournaments
- Official USCF Listings -
*3-8 thru 4-5*
windySkyland 79windy
5-SS, G60, D5 or no
(Black decides upon 5 second delay; if so, 5 minutes subtracted from both clocks)
In 3 Sections:
Winners get
Free EF into the next event  
(Must have 4 points
with no Byes)
EF: $5 per Rd (Nons $8.)
Round @ 7 pm Sharp!
(Current Crosstable)
Live Chess Ratings!!
windyCCC Top 19windy
"Most Recent Published Rating"
- Active CCC members Class "D" and above
with permanent ratings -
(Participated within past 180 days)
1
NM Leland Fuerstman 2031
2
Andre Depew 1728
3
Octavius Obey 1683
4
Mario Bermudez 1681
5
Irdi Sejdia 1634
6
Dawuud Richards 1600
7
 Spencer Singleton 1570
8
Brent Jenkins 1558
9
Robert Webb III 1544
10
Scott LaPorte 1492
11
Pawel Lyko 1483
12
Mike Day 1473
13
Luis Ramos 1467
14
Karel Ehler
1353
15
James Cobb 1344
16
Ilgin Birsan 1331
17
Nick Stewart
1269
18
Daviel Banister 1246
19
Ron Dean
1244
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"There is never 'always' anything
in chess; save for one's consideration for the exception!" 
NM Leland Fuerstman

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The CCC has 57 current members
This is our
288th 5 Rd event
Highest total of players for 1 Rd is 48
Highest total for 5 Rds is 78

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Official Website of the "Original"
windyCharlotte Chess Clubwindy
- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - Founded in 1975 -
*We play one rated game every Wednesday evening!*
www.charlottechessclub.com
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023

* Fuerstman Leads Top Section of Skyland 79 with 3-0 *

The CCC has Boards, Pieces, Score Books and Old Chess Books for Sale!!
The Charlotte Chess Club has 57 current members
 windyWelcome to the CCCwindy
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 G60 - 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 $30. 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 6:50pm! Otherwise, if you arrive 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 9:00 pm. Running late? Call or text 704-965-8931 and we'll work you in! ************************************************* Contact Information: charlottechessclub@gmail.com
Explanation of Weekly Tournament Competition
windyCCC News & Views 3-23-23windy
Fuerstman Leads Top; Singleton U1600, Ehler Lower Section of Skyland 79
Charlotte, NC 3-22-23:  A stronger turnout of 12 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:3 of Skyland 79. In the Top Section, the Pride of Mental Hill, ex-member of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM Leland "Tan Shoes" Fuerstman (2031) played the Black side of a closed Sicilian against Irdi "the Mad Albanian" Sejdia (1634) only to blunder away his opening advantage before sacking the exchange and emerging into a highly complicated middle game but with only minutes remaining tried a trick with 27...e4! (See Game 2757) which net the enemy Queen and the game just in the nick of time to lead with 3-0. In the U1600 Section, Spencer "Jazzman" Singleton (1634) arrived at a Knight vs Bishop ending versus Mike "Larry" Day (1473) which, because of time considerations, prompted an agreement of Draw allowing "Jazzman" to lead with 1.5-1.5. Meanwhile, Pawel Lyko (1483) defeated (See Game 2758) Ilgin "the Mad Turk" Birsan (1331). In the Lower Section, Karel Ehler (1314) notched the point against Bob McCluskey (756p) to lead with 3-0. In addition, James "Ty" Cobb (1339) ditched the exchange but outplayed Daviel Banister (1246) who succumbed to a nasty Knight fork in the end while Dave Cartine (1029) defeated David "D to the C" Chisum (1143). In order to observe all results, see "Crosstable." The CCC will conduct Rd:4 of Skyland 79 on Wed, Mar 29. The 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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Congratulations to NM Leland "Tan Shoes" Fuerstman (2031) who finished Clear 1st Place in the Top Section of Skyland 78 with 4.5 points. Brent "Bullets" Jenkins (1614) finished Clear 1st in the U1600 Section with 2.5 points while James "Ty" Cobb (1339) finished Clear 1st Place in the Lower Section with 5-0.
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