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clocks and "quietly" report
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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.
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All Sections: G75 The player with the Black pieces chooses whether to use "5 second time delay." 15G. Ownership of Scoresheets "...scoresheets...property of the sponsoring organizer(s)" |
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Adjustment of Pieces.
"A player who is on the
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intention to adjust...
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Welcome
to the CCC 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 Scroll down for Weekly "News & Views"
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| The Charlotte
Chess Club 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 post mortem analysis must be
moved to an area away from games 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) $50 Top Section, FREE Entry other Sections. - (Winners must have 3.5 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! LF |
| 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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| Msg.
from past President NM Neal Harris |
| ...I always had the mistaken
impression that McCartney was a "moron." But,
considering that he has a lifetime losing record
against NMLF whom he refers to as an "imbecile," I now
realize that McCartney is an "idiot!" - Jason "1st
Amendment" Mytrysak |
| Jeffrey
Mason Jones Revisited |
| 3-11-2002: "If
Jeff Jones were to desire office in the NCCA
again, I would have grave reservations about
his ability to carry out his duties and I
would recommend revisiting his actions
during his tenure for further review and
making the membership aware of his clearly
unbusinesslike decisions." -- A.
Wilder Wadford, Esq. |
| 8-24-13: Msg514:
The Ugly Nature of Chess Politics in NC |
| Behavior Versus Opinion |
| NCCA
Elections... Oct 4 at 1pm! |
 I am happy to
report that popular CCC member Debs Pedigo is
recovering very well after undergoing a
serious operation at Presbyterian Hospital to
remove a kidney. Hurry back, Debs... we need you
in the mix! Get well
soon!!*************************************** 9-6-14: Leland I didn’t get released from the hospital until today. I just got home and received the card! Please let all those who signed it know that it was greatly appreciated. I will look forward to returning to the chess club soon and seeing everyone. Debs |
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* Chess Tweet * "Team Carter" needs a ride from Monroe to the club this evening. If you can help, E-mail them at g.glory1@aol.com ******************************************** Congratulations to NM Pat "Kahn" Sciacca (2122) who finished =1st-3rd in Asheboro 93 with 2.5-.5. ******************************************** Kudos to FSC student Claude "Rainman" Rainford (1208) who, after 3 lessons, went 4.5-.5 in McIII and gained 148 rating points! (Some students catch on quickly!) ******************************************* Honorable mention to "Little" Joe Little (1623) who went 4-1 in McIII and gained 116 rating points! ******************************************** Congratulations to Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1856) who scored 4-1 in McIII and gained 105 rating points placing him in the #9 position on the "Top 13" list! ******************************************** Kudos to Marnzell "Pat" Hand (1685) who scored 3.5-1.5 in McIII and gained 69 rating points! ***************************************** NMLF 4-15-14 262.2 -- 9-7-14 231.8 (-30.4 lbs!) |
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News & Views 9-11-14McAlister's IV Begins Charlotte, NC 9-10-14: A strong turnout of 27 of the most congenial mental jousters from 2 states gathered at this grand ballroom more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order  to participate in
Rd:1
of McAlister's IV. In the Top
Section, the CCC's #1
player NM Shawn
"P Diddy" Pealer (2186) gained a
middle game advantage with his patented Austrian
Attack against the Sicilian Defense
and ultimately clobbered Expert
Michael "Bolton" Kliber (2024) to share the lead
with 14 year
old Expert Daniel Cremisi
(2121) who outplayed renewing CCC
member "Big" George Melton (1917) and Team
Columbia Expert Keith
"Chucky" Eubanks (2072) who kept his
streak alive against "Wild" Bill Connell
(1895) each with 1-0.
In addition, NM Patrick "Kahn"
 Sciacca
(2114) defended to the hilt against the Staunton
Gambit prosecuted by the pride of Mint
Hill, ex-member of the NCCA Hall
of Fame, NM Leland
"Ennui" Fuerstman (2029) who ran the
good Master's clock down to 2 seconds (with 5 second time delay)
before blundering the ending away (See Game 1382)
for a Draw. In the "B" Section,
Paul
"Survivalist" Lucas (1856) finally
tricked a stubborn Dave "Dawuud" Richards
(1613) while Marnzell "Pat" Hand
(1615) notched the point versus "Little" Joe
Little (1627) to share the lead with 1-0. In the
"C" Section, "Smokin" Corey
Frazier (1523) knocked out Jason
"1st Amendment" Mytrysak
(1531) to lead with 1-0.
In the Lower Section, Byron
Butler (1386) dispatched of Rich
"Alert" Trela (1119), FSC
student Claude "Rainman"
Rainford (1208)
promptly defeated Francois Gros (1192),
renewing CCC member Joe Shirlen
(842) got by Rajesh Ganatra (860) and Jacob
Highley (900) handled Charlene Howard
(941) (See
Game 1383) each with 1-0. In
order to observe all results see "Current
Crosstable." The
Charlotte Chess Club has relocated
to 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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