Recent Results and Happenings by C. Randy Wheeless Good Turnout Highlights Spirited Play At N.C. Open in Greensboro More than 160 players joined the action at the N.C. Open Oct. 13-15 in Greensboro. In the Open Section, Asheville's SM Miles Ardaman posted a 4.5/5.0 score to claim sole first and become state champion. Charlotte’s FM Andrey Chumachenko was clear second. Ardaman has now become the state champion in five states - North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas and Florida. In the Under 2000 Section, Troutman’s Gary Branton went 4.5/5.0 to take first. In the Under 1800 Section, Bobby Waddell, Joshua Taylor and John Brooks all scored 4.0/5.0 to tie for the top spot. In the Under 1600 Section, Luis Guzman went 4.5/5.0 to take first. In the Under 1400 Section, Stephen Maynard posted a 4.5/5.0 result to claim first place. In the Under 1200 Section, Connor Labean was a perfect 5-0 to grab first place. Hiroki Wakiya was victorious in the K-12 Section of the scholastic side event. Eric Noden claimed the K-8 event. In addition, CCC's C. Randy Wheeless is now the President of the North Carolina Chess Federation.  CCC's Bernard Baker is Vice President.