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   Jan 2016 Supplement
Name, City, Image, E-mail, rating, gain/loss since 0115, state ranking, annual winning %,
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Dawuud Richards, Dave Peter  
Points Gained Since 0115
Michael Lyons
+291
792
Addison Shonts
+291
1268
Danny Cropper
+277
1625
Claude Rainford
+250
1399
Charlene Howard
+246
1088
Jaiden Chuang
+236
1581
Drew Canning
+224
1430
Francois Gros
+206
1310
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. TD
CCC Cell Phone Policy
Unless approved by the Director, after 7:30pm, the use of a cell phone in the playing area is strictly prohibited. First offense subtracts 10 minutes from violators clock; second offense may result in forfeiture of game.
TD a Player Himself
Time Control For McAlister's
All Sections: G75

The player with the Black pieces chooses whether to use "5 second time delay." If so, 5 minutes subtracted from both clocks.

15G. Ownership of Scoresheets
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16L. Possible Stipulations
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McAlister's 17
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(Black decides upon 5 second delay; if so, 5 minutes subtracted from both clocks)
In 4 Sections:
 
 
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"Most Recent Published Rating"
- Active CCC members Class "C" and above -
1
NM Daniel Cremisi 2245
2
NM Emmanuel Carter 2230
3
Jonathon McNeill
2177
4
NM Shawn Pealer 2146
5
Mark Biernacki 2112
6
NM Patrick Sciacca
2057
6
NM Leland Fuerstman 2057
8
Michael Kliber 2022
9
Keith Eubanks 2014
10
Lorenzo Carter 1988
11
Bill Connell 1972
12
Michael Uwakwe 1957
13
Bernard Baker 1865
14
Daryl Gordon 1809
15
George Melton 1800
16
Paul Lucas 1798
 17 
Dr. Ron Breukelaar 1777
18
Spencer Singleton 1698
19
Kydriana Carter 1697
20
Austin Chuang 1660
21
George Cashell 1656
22
Dawuud Richards 1655
23
Danny Cropper 1651
24
Joe Rafferty 1638
25
Marnzell Hand 1600
26
Joe Little 1568
27
Carl McKern 1566
28
Ian Haigler
1564
29
Tony Cato
1560
30
Ervon Nichols 1552
31
Jaiden Chuang 1535
32
Scott LaPorte 1516
33
Jullian Billings 1500
34
Mikey Trott 1464
35
Byron Butler 1436
36
Drew Canning 1430

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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."
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"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
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"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!" 
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"The reasonable man adapts himself to the conditions that surround him... The unreasonable man adapts surrounding conditions to himself... All progress depends on the unreasonable man."
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It can't buy you money?!"
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"Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition
from weak minds."
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"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
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* Cremisi Goes 3-0 in RA57 * Sciacca, Fuerstman Lead Top Section of McAlister's XVII with 1.5-.5 *

The Charlotte Chess Club has 68 current members
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 Greetings from Charlotte, North Carolina, 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 (235.0)
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The Charlotte Chess Club is the premier "adult" chess club in the southeast.  The CCC is open to players of every race, color, creed, national origin, gender, religion, political affiliation or galaxy!  As a CCC member, you are expected to treat your fellow members equally, with dignity and respect regardless of skill level or experience. In accordance with the standards of good sportsmanship, all members are asked to shake hands before and after each game! If during play, a possible rules violation occurs, you must first, stop your clock and report the situation to the Tournament Director. (A loud verbal confrontation over the rules is a distraction to everyone) The TD will make the necessary ruling.  If a noise distraction occurs, you may stop your clock, turn to the "minor noise violators" and silently place your finger over your lips! After the "talkers" acknowledge your complaint, you resume your game. All postmortem analysis must be moved to an area away from games which are still in progress. Anyone who violates these rules will receive 10 lashes with a wet noodle... Have fun!!  NMLF
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

McALISTER'S DELI
4805 Park Rd. 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 $5. ($8 for non-members) FREE Entry for all Section winners. - (Winners must have 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 a lamp over each table! - 2 players per table!! "Wi-Fi," great menu and prices, direct parking for 100 cars, his & hers sanitary multi-port lavatories and very friendly & crew! --- (Management requests that you purchase your meal at McAlister's Deli) --- 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 USCF "Tournament Competition" you must be a member of the USCF (uschess.org). Or, to join the CCC or USCF you may simply show up at the site!
 (Current Crosstable) 
  Note: Non-members will be preempted by Members who arrive before 7:30pm! If you're running late, call or text 704-965-8931 and we'll work you in!
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Explanation of "Weekly Tournament Competition"
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 - All players who compete in tournament competition are required to be members of the United States Chess Federation.  Regardless of  which round(s) one chooses to enter, a player only gets credit for the game(s) he actually plays. There is no penalty for not showing up; it is simply counted as an unplayed game. Management appreciates your purchase of a healthy meal! McAlister's stays open til 10:30pm.
NOTE: Wednesday night round begins at 7:30pm sharp!
If you're running late, please call or text
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Congratulations to 16 year old NM Daniel Cremisi (2245) who finished clear 1st Place in RA57 with 3-0.
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Honorable Mention to Spencer "Jazzman" Singleton (1698) who finished =1st-3rd in the U1800 Section of
RA57 with 2.5-.5 and gained 35 points achieving his highest rating since 1991!
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Big Shout Out to Rich "Alert" Trela (1135) who finished clear 1st Place in the U1100 Section of
RA57 with 3-0 and gained 77 rating points!
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Between Jan 2015 and Jan 2016, these 8 CCC members have added over 2,000 points to the CCC rating pool!! 37 members gained points, only 15 lost points! In fact, from 52 active players, the final total points gained was +3,623, total points lost -998 for a net total of 2,625!! Wow!! That's like adding a Grandmaster to the roster!

Michael Lyons
+291
792
Addison Shonts
+291
1268
Danny Cropper
+277
1625
Claude Rainford
+250
1399
Charlene Howard
+246
1088
Jaiden Chuang
+236
1581
Drew Canning
+224
1430
Francois Gros
+206
1310

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Cremisi is 2015 CCC Player of the Year!
Note: Round Begins at 7:30pm Sharp! Time control G75  EF:$5
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Sciacca, Fuerstman Lead Top; Rafferty "B"; Butler "C"; 4 Lower  Section of McAlister's XVII
Charlotte, NC 1-13-16:
A moderate turnout of 22 of the most ambitious mental jousters from the southern Piedmont area converged upon this grand ballroom more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order to enjoy a wonderful meal and then participate in Rd:2 of McAlister's XVII. In the Top Section, NM Patrick "Kahn" Sciacca (2057) played the White side of the Yugoslav Attack against the Dragon Defence prosecuted by the Pride of Mint Hill, ex-Member of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM Leland "Ennui" Fuerstman (2057) who sacked the exchange on move 21 (See Game 1620) and agreed to Draw a few moves later to each share the lead with 1.5-.5. Meanwhile, NM Shawn "Tater" Pealer (2143) went to the wire with Expert Michael "Bolton" Kliber (2022) before notching the point. In the "B" Section, "Big" Joe Rafferty (1638) split the point with Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1798) to led with 1.5-.5. Meanwhile, Danny "the Stopper" Cropper (1632) put up a roadblock in front of Carl "Marx" McKern (1602) while "Little" Joe Little (1606) robbed George "Cashman" Cashell (1656) (See Game 1622). In the "C" Section, "Lord" Byron Butler (1434) defeated Eric "Truth" Hartung (1300) to lead with 2-0. In addition, Scott "the Door" LaPorte (1516) split the point (See Game 1623) with Francois "the Pope" Gros (1310). In the Lower Section, Rich "Alert" Trela (1032) welcomed new member Puneet "P.K." Kapur (Unr) to CCC tournament competition to share the lead with Angelo Sciulli (1091) who tamed Michael "Tiger" Lyons (792), Gros and Butterworth each with 1.5-.5. (Get well, Jimmy!) In addition, FSC Student Mark "the Bird" Boyd (1201) registered the win (See Game 1621) against Debs Pedigo (1200). (Well, after all, he is higher rated...) In order to observe all results see "Current Crosstable." The CCC will conduct Rd:3 of McAlister's XVII on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at McAlister's Deli, 4805 Park Rd. Round begins at 7:30 sharp! So, get there early and enjoy a wonderful meal or dine while you play! Long live the CCC!
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