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Dawuud Richards
+116
1726
Byron Butler
+110
1219
Kydriana Carter
+104
1670
Daryl Gordon
+50
1822
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 * E. Carter Clear 1st Place in Top Section of RA48 with 3-0 * Kliber Takes Top Section of McAlister's IX with 4-1 *

The Charlotte Chess Club has 72 currently paid 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, Sinanovic's Puzzle and other interesting anecdotes for your reading, viewing, and listening pleasure. We welcome your contributions and comments.
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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
(East on Woodlawn Rd, right on Park Rd. 2blks on L at Seneca Pl)
  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) Top Section $50 FREE Entry for other 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! 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 "Tournament Competition" and join the CCC or USCF 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. - If you're running late, call me at 704-965-8931 and I'll pair you! McAlister's stays open til 10:30pm.
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GM Hikaru Nakamura (2799.3) Wins US Championship!
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Kudos to 14 year old NM Emmanuel Carter (2233) who finished clear 1st Place in the Top Sec of  RA48 with 3-0.
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Congratulations to Michael "Bolton" Kliber (1997) who finished clear 1st Place in the Top Section of McAlister's IX with 4-1 and collected $50.
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Honorable Mention to Dave "Dawuud" Richards (1779) who finished clear 1st Place in the "B" Section of McAIX with 3.5-1.5 and gained 108 points!
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Kudos to 15 year old NM Daniel Cremisi (2229) who finished Clear 1st Place in the Top Section of Big Cookie III with 3-0 winning $100. His 3rd consecutive BC Title!
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Kliber Takes Top; Richards "B"; Butler "C"; Gros Lower Section of McAlister's IX

Charlotte, NC 4-8-15: A grand total of 31 of the most competitive chess players in the Piedmont area trekked to this grand chess facility more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order to participate in McAlister's IX. In the Top Section, ex-Expert and soon to be Expert again Michael "Bolton" Kliber (1997) squared off against a seriously underrated superhero Daryl "Flash" Gordon (1850) who played accurately and ultimately secured the Draw allowing Kliber to win clear 1st Place with 4-1 and pocket $50. Meanwhile, preventing a complete rout from a surprise  invasion by Team Carter, the pride of Mental Hill, ex-Member of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM Leland "Ennui" Fuerstman (2027) played the Exchange Variation of the French Defense against 14 year old NM Emmanuel Carter (2222) (See Game 1479) and agreed to a perpetual check Draw on move 60! In addition, Lorenzo Carter (1943) outplayed "Wild" Bill Connell (1923) while Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1825) won a drawn Knight and Pawns ending versus George "Cashman" Cashell (1726). In the "B" Section, Dave "Dawuud" Richards (1779) beat down Derek Smith (1774) to finish clear 1st Place with 3.5-1.5 and gain 108 points! In addition, Kydriana Carter (1749) defeated "Little" Joe Little (1590). In the "C" Section, it required an emergency visit by Ervon "Wooden" Nichols (1468) to slow down the runaway freight train that is "Lord" Byron Butler (1574) who still finished clear 1st Place with 4-1, gained 87 points and won FREE Entry into McAlister's X. Meanwhile, Mikey "Trout" Trott (1463) defeated Eric "Truth" Hartung (1479) (See Game 1480) while Carl "Marx" McKern (1631) schooled Jim Butterworth (1003). In the Lower Section, Francois Gros (1259) played a strong game against "Texas" Bill Bush (1129) and finally notched the point (See Game 1482) to finish clear 1st Place with 3-0 and gain 85 points! In addition, Debs Pedigo (1200) took down Emmanuel Cooper (660) while Addison Shonts (977) ran Rich "Alert" Trela (1088) out of time and gained 139 points! In order to observe all results see "Current Crosstable." The CCC will meet on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2015 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!

Charlotte, NC 4-4-15:  A grand total of 20 of the most loyal members of the CCC royal guard gathered at this excellent chess venue more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order to participate in Big Cookie III. In the Carlsen Section, 15 year old NM Daniel Cremisi (2229) dispatched of Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1830) in Rd:1, Lorenzo Carter (1915) in Rd:2 and Kireet Panuganti (1983) in the final round to finish clear 1st Place with 3-0 and pocket $100. Clear 2nd Place was 14 year old NM Emmanuel Carter (2227) who scored 2.5-.5 and won $50. In the Nakamura Section, new CCC member  Philip "Julian" Billings (1719) from Elkin, defeated new CCC member Dr. David Mann (1150) in Rd:1, Carl "Marx" McKern (1646) in Rd:2 and Ritvik Bodducherla (1656) in the final round to finish clear 1st Place with 3-0 and take home $100. Clear 2nd Place with 2.5-.5 was Sam "Spoiler" Fuerstman (1458) who  defeated Butler in the final round (See Game 1477) and won $50. In order to observe all results see (Crosstable). An enjoyable time was had by all. Fuerstman directed.
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