CCC News & Views
NM Leland L. Fuerstman, Editor
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CCC NEWS &VIEWS 1-6-00

Wendy's XI Gets Underway; Trower Upsets NM Wells; Ashamalla's Debut in Middle Section Astonishes Crowd!
Thirty bleary-eyed, hung-over, New Year's Eve casualties first realized that they were still alive, and then pulled themselves away from their respective commodes in order to participate in Rd:1 of Wendy's XI. In the Top Section, top seed NM Garrick "Outlaw" Wells (2257) suffered his third consecutive loss as he was bested by shooting star Todd "Flowers" Trower (1901). (See Game 0081) A  Phi Beta Kappa Rhoades Scholar currently on winter break, Trower is a student at Harvard University with a double major in Medicine and Law...(and Minors in face painting and body piercing!!? No, really, he says he likes girls!) Also in the Top Section, CCC Favorite Son Expert William F. "Frankie" Newton II (2188) manhandled Jesse Liu (1890)  (See Game 0082) while NM Leland Fuerstman (2031) exacted quick revenge with the Black pieces against Patrick McCartney (1861). In addition, Expert Justin Daniel (2018) bested Jamie McGavran (1851), Gary Newsom (1907) survived a lively encounter with Tarokh Taefi (1791) and David Jaap (1864) drew with NM Daniel Liu (2000). In the  Middle Section, Jerome "Bouncer" DeBell (1578)  dispatched of Mike Isner (1499) while newcomer to the section Alphonse Ashamalla (1250) dazzled the crowd by upsetting Randy Hight (1551) with a cute 9 move miniature! (See Game 0079)  In the Lower Section, Brandon Brown, Timothy Ruffin, Helton Clavijo, Kevin Smith, Lee "R&Bman" Richardson, Michael "You know you make me wanna" Shoup and John Meyer scored the first round point. For all results see (Current Crosstable).  See ya' Friday evening at Denny's!

shared the yuletide spirit as they competed in the final CCC 3 rounder of the Millennium. In the Top Section, NM Leland Fuerstman (2004) bounced back from his horriffic loss of the preceeding Wednesday to equal the score of Todd "Flowers" Trower (1964) who had upset CCC favorite son  William F. "Frankie" Newton II (2160) in Rd:2.  Each scored 2.5-.5 and took home $60. In the Lower Section, Anthony Smith (1137) unwrapped three early Christmas gifts scoring 3-0 and winning $40. In deference to Mr. McCartney, he played a tough schedule and only lost to one lower rated player. Fuerstman directed.

Samuel Christopher & Don Norwood   NM Daniel Liu

Patrick McCartney & Gary Newsom

Paul Calloway & Jerome DeBell    Frankie Newton & Todd Trower

John Meyer  Todd Trower

CCC "Favorite Son" Expert Frankie Newton (2145) came face to face with "Ex-CCC Favorite Son" NM Matthew Hoekstra (2250). With the State Title in his sights, fatigue, the clock and the relentless determination of his opponent left Frankie dreaming of what might have been. Still a darn good showing for the aspiring Master; It's only a matter of time! Also, in the Championship Section, NM Daniel Liu (2050) scored 2.5-2.5. 

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In the Under 2000 Section Randy Lovelace (2002) and Patrick McCartney (1771) yielded only two draws each as they tied for 1st-4th with 2 out-of-staters?!? all with 4-1.

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 In the Under 1600 Section Jerome DeBell (1529) grabbed a share of 3rd place with a 4-1 result while Carl McKern (1500) scored 3-2. 

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(For a more detailed description of the events of the N.C. Championship see the CCC "Message Board" at

Congratulations are in order for CCC member Justin Daniel who, at the tender age of 15 has, according to the USCF December Rating Supplement, achieved the Title of Expert with a published rating of 2019. Justin, who recently relocated from Charleston, S.C.with his father, Kevin and family, is a highly motivated and intellectually stimulated "home taught" student. (Where have we seen this before?) His recent results at the Charlotte Chess Club include wins over NM Leland Fuerstman (2018) and Harold "Wyn" Mouzon (2190). We are honored to have such an extremely talented and polite young man in our mix. Watch out Frankie!! Here comes Justin!!!