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   Aug 2015 Supplement
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Points Gained Since 0715
Austin Chuang
+61
1732
Rich Trela
+58
1006
Ervon Nichols
+55
1571
Francois Gros
+53
1303
Debs Pedigo
+32
1232
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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.

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Jul 29 - Aug 26
McAlister's 13
5-SS, G75, D5 or no
(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 2227
2
NM Emmanuel Carter 2216
3
Jonathon McNeill
2174
4
NM Shawn Pealer 2129
5
NM Pat Sciacca 2089
6
Michael Kliber 2052
7
Mark Biernacki 2032
8
Keith Eubanks 2001
9
NM Leland Fuerstman 2000
10
Bill Connell 1954
11
Lorenzo Carter 1941
12
Michael Uwakwe
1910
13
Bernard Baker 1873
14
Daryl Gordon 1815
15
George Melton 1800
16
Dr. Ron Breukelaar
1798
 17 
Paul Lucas 1792
18
Derek Smith 1743
19
Dawuud Richards 1728
20
Kydriana Carter 1682
21
Jullian Billings 1662
22
Spencer Singleton 1655
23
George Cashell 1648
24
Austin Chuang 1641
25
Joe Little 1623
26
Marnzell Hand 1609
27
Carl McKern 1542
28
Ian Haigler 1530
29
Jason Mytrysak 1505
30
Mikey Trott 1503
31
Ervon Nichols 1483
32
Jaiden Chuang 1476
33
Scott LaPorte 1468
34
Samuel Fuerstman 1458
35
Byron Butler 1454

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"Morphy was probably the greatest genius of them all."  Fischer
"I thinks it's almost definite
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"There is never 'always' anything
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from weak minds."
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Einstein
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Official Website of the "Original"
windyCharlotte Chess Clubwindy
- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - Founded in 1974 -
www.charlottechess.com
Today is Chessday, Aug 26, 2015
This Site had 41 unique visitors yesterday!
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* Cremisi, Fuerstman Lead Top Section of McAlister's XIII with 3-1 *

The Charlotte Chess Club has 66 current members!
windyWelcome to the CCCwindy
 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.
This Website is provided by NM Leland Fuerstman, Editor
charlottechessclub@gmail.com
windyScroll down for Weekly "News & Views" Articlewindy

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, 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 "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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 Contact Information: charlottechessclub@gmail.com
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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FSC Sunday Morning Class
windyIt is my honor to instruct an extraordinary class of 4 and 5 year old students on Sunday mornings! From left to right, Aloleeka, Athul and Saanui (Aaryan is not pictured) This is truly the highlight of my week. Their smiles are my reward!
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 windyBut even more extraordinary is my Wednesday afternoon student, 93 year old Jack Eulitt, who resides comfortably with his friends at Asbury on the Aldersgate campus. Jack is an amazing character who has surely accomplished many great achievements in his lifetime. He was a Boy Scout troop leader for 50 years and taught hundreds of kids how to play chess! As an investment adviser, he has 8 titles behind his name!! His son flies 787's, his daughter is a jet test pilot and his other daughter retired from the Charlotte Police Dept!!! Along with my 94 year old dad, Hilbert, this guy is THE most compos mentis nonagenarian you will ever encounter. Furthermore, not to embarrass anyone at the CCC, after playing 4 or 5 games with him, I would appraise his skill level to be between 1200-1300!! It is an honor to be his chess coach. See, chess does have its rewards! NMLF (Ps. If you would like to play him, let me know!)
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Honorificabilitudinitatibus!!

Congratulations to Rich "Alert" Trela (1087) who finished =2nd-3rd in the Columbia Open with 4-1 (no losses), gained 187 rating points and pocketed $123!!
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Kudos to 15 year old NM Emmanuel Carter (2229) who finished =1st-3rd in Greensboro with 2.5-.5.
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Honorable Mention to Debs Pedigo (1251) who lost his first 5 games at the US Open but bounced back to win his final 4 and finish =2nd U1400 with 4-5, gain 30 rating points and pocket $55!
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windyThe following game was published in the January 1992 issue of the Carolina Gambit Magazine in an article by Robert MorrellNM Leland Fuerstman - SM Craig Jones
Everyone needs a study partner!...
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windyCCC News & Views 8-20-15windy
Cremisi, Fuerstman Lead Top; Lucas, Cashell "B"; Cropper "C"; Canning Lower Section of McAlister's XIII

Charlotte, NC 8-19-15: A slightly lighter turnout of 18 of the most competent calculators in the county converged upon this think tank more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order to participate in Rd:4 of McAlister's XIII. In the Top Section, the CCC's #2 player, 15 year old NM Daniel Cremisi (2227) promptly exchanged Queens and whittled down the Rooks and Bishop ending to ultimately defeat Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1792) and share the lead with the Pride of Mental Hill, ex-Member of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM Leland "Ennui" Fuerstman (2000) who sacked a couple of Pawns, the Exchange and a Bishop (See Game 1556) to go ahead and clobber Expert Michael "Bolton" Kliber (2052) each with 3-1. In addition, Michael Uwakwe (1910) outplayed George "Cashman" Cashell (1648). In the "B" Section, "Little" Joe Little (1621) applied the brakes on Danny "Stopper" Cropper (1400) but Lucas and Cashell still lead with 2-2. In the "C" Section, Mikey "Trout" Trott (1503) posted up and dunked on "Lord" Byron Butler (1458) (See Game 1558) but Cropper still leads with 3-1. In the Lower Section, Drew Canning (1128) hunkered down and methodically defeated Francois "the Pope" Gros  (1303) to lead with 3-1. In addition, Addison Shonts (1279) took down Rich "Alert" Trela (945) (See Game 1557), Debs Pedigo (1245) got by Eric "Truth" Hartung (1310) and James E. Butterworth, III  (1057) outlasted Charlene Howard (839). In order to observe all results see "Current Crosstable." The CCC will conduct Rd:4 on Wednesday, Aug 26, 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!
windyWeekend Event Resultswindy
Cremisi Clear 1st In Carlsen Section; Canning, Howard =1st-2nd in Caruana Section of Big Cookie VI
Charlotte, NC 8-1-15: A grand total of 16 of the most loyal members of the CCC Royal Guard
gathered at this perfect chess facility more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order to participate in Big Cookie VI. In the Carlsen Section, the CCC's #1 player, 15 year old Daniel Cremisi (2235) dispatched of 10 year old Aditya Shivapooja (1709), Michael Uwakwe (1915), 18 year old Expert Mark "Steeler" Biernacki (2038) and the pride of Mental Hill, ex-Member of the NCCA Hall of
Fame, NM Leland "Ennui" Fuerstman (2000) to finish clear 1st Place with 4-0 and pocket $100. Clear 2nd Place was Biernacki with 3-1 winning $50. In the Caruana Section, Charlene Howard (993) pulled off a final round upset over new CCC member Drew Canning (1206) with whom she shared =1st-2nd Place with 3-1 and each won $45. For complete results (See Crosstable) The facility was perfect, the cuisine was excellent and the camaraderie made for a perfect afternoon of chess. Fuerstman directed
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