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Jan 2021 Supplement Name, City, Image, E-mail,
rating, gain/loss since 1120,
state ranking, annual winning %,
CCC & USCF
- The CCC
has 40
currently paid members - |
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| CCC
Renewal $20.
Due 1-21: Dr. George Dwiggins, Aaron Murphy, Ron Dean |
| Points Gained
Since 1220 |
| Mike Day
1601
+78 Ben Fortner 882 +59 Mike Lyons 1214 +42 Andre Depew 1781 +40 Sam Fuerstman 1663 +29 Michael Trott 1480 +29 |
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| Buddha
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 |
| "If
people are not laughing at your goals, then
you have not set them high enough!" Anon |
| "The breakfast of
champions is not cereal, it is the opposition!"
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| "I don't give 'em
hell; I just tell the truth, and they think it's
hell!" Harry Truman |
| "Evil will
prevail when good men stand silent"
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
mad; but chess-players do". Chesterton, The Maniac (1908). |
| "Adversity
reveals character" James Lane Allen |
| "the chess playing of a master ties him to the game, fetters his mind and shapes it to a certain extent so that his internal freedom and ease, no matter how strong he is, must inevitably be affected." Spinoza |
| "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 |
| "The golden
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 |
| "Personally,
I don't believe in superstition... It's bad
luck!? Groucho Marx |
| "What's the
use of happiness? It can't buy you money?!" Henny Youngman |
| "Don't
worry about avoiding temptation... as you grow
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| "A sure way
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it too much." anonymous |
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"If you
have enemies; good. That means you stood up
for something during your life..." Winston
Churchill
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| “The more
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| "The side
which stays within it's fortification is beaten"
Napoleon |
| "Great spirits have often
encountered violent opposition from weak minds." Einstein |
| "I know not with what
weapons World War III will be fought, but World
War IV will be fought with sticks and
stones." Einstein |
| "Not everything that counts
can be counted, and not everything that can be
counted counts." Einstein |
| "The belly, when not
restrained, destroys the virtue of the
soul." Pope Gregory the Great |
| "Brilliant man, Sherlock
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| Watson: "Ghosts don't stab
people in the back; do they?" Holmes: "Not
well bred ghosts..!" |
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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
charlottechessclub@gmail.com Scroll down for Weekly "News & Views"
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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 7:30 pm sharp! The time control is G75 - Entry fee is still $5. ($8 for non-members) Top Section: $$100. Under 1600 Section $100. (All winners must have at least 4 points with no byes). The Annual club membership fee is $25. Current members receive $5 discount. (Note: Non-members who pay a $25 EF to participate in CCC Saturday events receive $5 credit toward membership for each event entered!) The venue guarantees a private area with padded chairs and good lighting - 2 players per table!! "Wi-Fi," great menu and prices, direct parking for 40 cars, his & hers sanitary multi-port lavatories and very friendly crew! --- (Management requests that you purchase your meal at Skyland) --- Join us to participate in casual play as well as USCF rated games. If you are not playing in the tournament, your first visit is FREE! Non-members, who have visited more than once, and play off-hand games are required to pay $3. The CCC occasionally sponsors a bi-monthly 3 rd. Swiss and other special tournaments. For schedule see "Upcoming Events" In order to compete in "Tournament Competition" you must be a member of the USCF (uschess.org). To join the CCC or USCF you may simply show up at the site and pay the fees! Note: Non-members will be preempted by Members who arrive before 7:30pm! Otherwise, if you register after 7:15pm, it's first come, first served which means that the final odd player who enters will receive a Bye. Mgmt. appreciates your purchase of a healthy meal! Skyland stays open til 10pm. If you're running late, call or text 704-965-8931 and we'll work you in! ************************************************* Contact Information: charlottechessclub@gmail.com |
| Jan
30 (Charlotte)Big
Cookie 35! 3-SS, G60. Rd: 10-12:30-2:30 McAlister's Deli, 4805 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 (Off I-77, East on Woodlawn Rd, R. Park Rd. 3blks on L.) All players are requested to enjoy their lunch at McAlister's In 8 Man Sections: $$80-40 per section! EF: $20 for All! {List of Players Who Intend to Participate} (NOTE: McAlister's Deli adheres to all N.C. state laws pertaining to the Covid-19 virus, to include wearing a mask at all times (except while dining), sitting at alternating tables and social distancing. The bathrooms are spacious and sanitary and the parking lot is direct) ********************************************** charlottechessclub@gmail.com (Send me an E-mail and your name will be placed on the list) |
| Explanation of Weekly Tournament Competition |
CCC
News & Views 1-21-21 Fuerstman,
Connell, Day Lead Top;
Trott, Lyons, Howard
Lead U1600 Section of
Skyland 57Charlotte, NC 1-20-21: A light turnout of 13 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:1 of Skyland 57. (NOTE:
Skyland
adheres to all N.C.
state laws pertaining to the Covid-19
virus, to include wearing a mask
at all times (except while
dining), sitting
at alternating
tables and social
distancing.
The bathrooms are spacious and
sanitary and the parking lot is
direct) -- In
the Top Section,
the Pride
of Mental
Hill,
ex-Member
of the NCCA
Hall
of
Fame,
NM
Leland
"Tan
Shoes"
Fuerstman
(2027) induced an early blunder from Andre
"Peppy" Depew (1777)
which  netted
a piece and lead to a clever middle game tactic
(See Game 2469)
to share the lead with "Wild" Bill Connell (1956) who
outplayed Brent Jenkins (1683) (See Game 2468)
and Michael "Larry" Day (1621) who notched
the point against Sammy "the Bull" Fuerstman (1679) (See Game 2467)
each with 1-0.
In the U1600  Section, Michael
"Tiger" Lyons (1203)
checkmated Emmanuel Cooper (985) (See Game 2470)
while Charlene
"Curly" Howard (1203) defeated Chris Wheeler (994) each with
1-0. In
addition, Ilgin "the Mad Turk" Birsan
(1441) split
the point with Spencer
"Jazzman" Singleton (1526) who Drew
a piece down ending! In order to observe
all results, see "Current
Crosstable." The CCC
will conduct Rd:2
of Skyland 57 on Wednesday
Jan 27.
The new time control is G70 and
the round begins at 7:30pm
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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| Explanation
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| * Chess Tweet
* Chess Tweet *Honorificabilitudinitatibus!! Поздравляем!
Kudos to NM Leland "Tan Shoes" Fuerstman (2027) who finished clear 1st Place in the Top Section of Skyland 56 with 4.5-.5. -- Honorable Mention goes to Charlene "Curley" Howard (1203) who finished Clear 1st Place in the U1600 Section, graduated to the Class "D" Section and made the Top 18 List! ******************************************* Congratulations to NM Leland "Tan Shoes" Fuerstman (2006) who has won the title of 2020 CCC Player of the Year! Fuerstman actually won, or tied for 1st in all 7 events in which he participated this year! For his efforts, he is awarded $5,000 cash! ******************************************* |
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