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Points Gained Since 0717
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Advaith Karthik
+72
1525
Douglas Taublib
+68
1597
Byron Butler
+38
1438
Sam Fuerstman +33
1489
NM Daniel Cremisi
+29 2362
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.
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Any Member may avoid being paired against players under 13 years of age upon request. 

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
"The Director may require that clocks face a certain direction or that  Black  sit on a particular side of the table..."
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Legal Method for Adjusting Pieces
USCF Rule 10A, p.21, Adjustment of Pieces "A player who is on the move and first expresses the intention ...
Insufficient Losing Chances
Official Rules of Chess, 6th Edition, 14H1 p.54 states as follows: "In a sudden death time control, a player on the move with 2 minutes or less of remaining time may stop the clock and make a claim of insufficient losing chances." Doing such constitutes an offer of Draw. If his opponent rejects the offer, half of the claimants time will be subtracted and the 5 second delay feature will be imposed. "The claimant may win, lose or draw the game"
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"Most Recent Published Rating"
- Active CCC members Class "C" and above -
(Participated within past 180 days)
1
SM Karthik Rangarajan
2415
2
NM Daniel Cremisi 2361
3
NM Shawn Pealer 2195
4
NM Patrick Sciacca 2128
5
Michael Uwakwe 2054
6
NM Leland Fuerstman 2024
7
Keith Eubanks 1959
8
Michael Kliber 1952
9
Bernard Baker 1864
10
Daryl Gordon 1856
11
Luke Harris 1818
12
Eduardo Regalado 1762
13
Derek Smith 1730
14
William Clayton
1704
15
Advaith Karthik 1695
16
Paul Lucas 1682
17
Ali Shirzad 1673
18
Dawuud Richards 1662
19
Sam Fuerstman 1586
20
Douglas Taublib 1574
21
Joe Rafferty 1556
22
Spencer Singleton 1555
23
Carl McKern 1500
24
Tony Cato 1500
25
Hank Vergi 1484
26
Scott LaPorte 1469
27
Doug Mackey 1455
28
Francois Gros 1411
29
Byron Butler 1400

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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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"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."  Einstein
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* Big Cookie This Saturday * Cremisi Clear 1st in Top Section of RA76 with 3-0 * Sciacca Leads Top Section of McAlister's XXXIV with 1.5-.5 *

The Charlotte Chess Club has 52 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 
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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! (Considering that we are in such close proximity, all members are required to arrive bathed, in clean clothing and making use of deodorant and mouthwash. Also, if a member is sick with a cold or symptoms of  flu, he should think twice before spreading unwanted germs). 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 (or bump fists) 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. Mgmt. appreciates your purchase of a healthy meal! McAlister's stays open til 10:15pm.
 NOTE: Wednesday round begins at 7:30pm sharp!
If you're running late, please call or text
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Congratulations to 17 year old NM Daniel Cremisi (2361) who finished clear 1st Place in Reverse Angle 76 with 3-0.
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Honorable Mention to 11 year old Advaith Karthik (1698) who upset NM Shawn "Spuds" Pealer (2195) in Rd:1 of Sunday Double I. Paradoxically, in Rd:2, Pealer upset  Advaith's father, SM Karthik Rangarajan (2435)!
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Congratulations
to NM Daniel Cremisi (2354) who finished clear 1st Place in the Carlsen Section of Sunday Double I with 2-0. In the Kramnik Section, Sam Fuerstman (1586) & Doug Taublib (1574) finished =1st-2nd with 2-0.
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Kudos to previous CCC member NM Mark Biernacki (2205) who finished clear 1st Place in the Top Section of 
TACC34 with 4-0 achieved the Title of National Master!
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Fuerstman Leads Top; Lucas "B";
S. Fuerstman, Vergi "C"; Trela, Foster, Cagnon Lower Section of McAlister's XXXIV

Charlotte, NC 9-6-17: A light turnout of 14 of the most competent calculators in the county converged upon this think tank more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order to enjoy a wonderful meal, socialize with other adults, solve the weekly puzzle, munch on Big Cookies and participate in Rd:1 of McAlister's XXXIV. In the Top Section, the Pride of Mental Hill, ex-Member of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM Leland "White Shoes" Fuerstman (2018) became involved in a tactical melee with upstart Advaith Karthik (1698) who sacrificed B & N for R but was unable to hold the position (See Game 1877) allowing "White Shoes" to lead with 1-0. (Just plain old white tennis shoes tonight...) Meanwhile, NM Patrick "Kann" Sciacca (2128) seemed to be getting his clock cleaned by Michael "Bolton" Kliber (1956) who missed the win and in time trouble (See Game 1878) and traded down to a Draw. In the "C" Section, Sammy Fuerstman (1558) was cruising along with an interesting position when his opponent, William Clayton (1704) suddenly resigned?! (See Game 1875) to share the lead with "Lord" Byron Butler (1400) who beat down Hank "the Tank" Vergi (1484) (See Game 1879) each with 1-0. In the Lower Section, Michael Foster (1336) got by Kaley Nichols (613) while Rich "Alert" Trela (999) defeated 90 year old Ben Fortner (Unr) and new member Sebastien Cagnon (1118) outlasted Michael "Tiger" Lyons (919) each with 1-0. In order to observe all results, see Current Crosstable. The CCC will conduct Rd:2 of McAlister's XXXIV on Wednesday, Sep 13 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! Thank you for participating in CCC competition. Next Big Cookie Sep 16.
Michael "Bolton" Kliber (1957) outplayed  Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (168al"Bolton" Kliber
Cremisi Clear 1st in Carlsen Section - {Average Rating 2120!} - S. Fuerstman, Taublib =1st-2nd in Kramnik Section of Sunday Double I
Charlotte, NC
9-3-17:  A light turnout of 12 of the most loyal members of the CCC Royal Guard converged upon this grand meeting hall, more commonly known as McAlister's Deli, in order to participate in Sunday Double I. (Prior to the first round, the consensus of all of the participants was to change the time control from G75 to G61) In the Carlsen Section, NM Daniel Cremisi (2354) was suffering on the White side of a Benoni Defense versus the Pride of Mental Hill, Ex-Member of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM Leland "White Shoes" Fuerstman (2018) (See Game 1874) who could be overheard mumbling something about changing the %#@* time control shortly before overstepping the time limit. Meanwhile the CCC's #2 active player, NM Shawn "Spuds" Pealer (2195) was upset in an equal Bishops ending by 11 year old Advaith Karthik (1698). In addition, SM Karthik Rangarajan (2415) experienced an unpleasant "Nigerian Nightmare" against Expert Michael "NN" Uwakwe (2064) who snapped a couple of loose Pawns with his Queen and offered Draw in the time scramble. In Rd:2, Cremisi defeated Karthik to finish clear 1st Place with 2-0 and collect $60. In addition, in a sea-saw game which watched NM Shawn "Spuds" Pealer (2195) go down the exchange only to somehow hold on til the end when SM Karthik Rangarajan (2415) overstepped the time limit while Fuerstman effected a Grandmaster Draw with Uwakwe. Pealer, Uwakwe and Karthik finished =2nd-4th with 1-1 and each won $10. In the Kramnik Section, Sammy Fuerstman (1586) and Douglas Taublib (1574) finished =1st-2nd with 2-0 and each pocketed $45. In order to observe all results, see "Crosstable." Fuerstman directed. Next Sunday Double Oct 15.
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