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2090
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CCC NEWS & VIEWS 12-11-03
 By NM Leland Fuerstman
Newton Leads Top; Dadgar "B"; Edward "C"; Villone, Hashemloo Lower Section of Wendy's LI 
Charlotte, NC 12-10-03:  A rather light turnout of only 30 of the Metrolina area's most extreme energumens converged upon this factory of creative thinkers more commonly known as Wendy's in order to participate in Rd:3 of Wendy's LI. In the Top Section, the CCC's #1 player, NM Frankie "Blitz" Newton (2266) won a wing pawn and then executed a rather simple  victory over NM Leland "El-Jefe" Fuerstman (2012) to remain as the only 3-0 in the tournament. Meanwhile, Michael "See You Are; See You Are You" Curcuru (2043) "slammed" down a checkmate against Patrick "Flanker" McCartney (1990) (See Game 0359){but quickly apologized for his agressive behavior} while Dino "Marcos" PeBenito (1832) smoked Jon "Cigars" Pietras (1765). In the "B" Section, Danesh "DD" Dadgar (1706) made his day against Chris "Dirty Harry" Callahan (1635) to lead with 2.5-.5.  In addition, Michael "the Average" Savage (1687) split the point with Tim "the Twin" Chen (1586). In the "C" Section, Kert "the Other Side" Edward (1527) conducted a seance over Spencer "Jazzman" Singleton (1524) to lead with 2.5-.5. Meanwhile, Ankit "Butch" Jivan (1552) handed Michael "Y" Shoup (1502) his head, Winfred "Guns" Gatlin (1541) riddled Algie "Crumpler" Clyburn (1500), Tom "the Twin" Chen (1441) bested Craig "Xan" Hamilton (1436) and Brandon "Starr" Brown (1563) made peace with Viktor "the Mad Russian" Ozherelyev (1666). In the Lower Section, Sean "the Villain" Villone (1318) defeated Hassan "HH" Hashemloo (1242) to share the lead with 2. Other Lower Section winners were: Glen "Taco" Bell, Ilgin "the Mad Turk" Birsan, Joe "SticksJr" Ulaky and Pete Blanchette. All results may be viewed in "Current Crosstable." All welcome renewed  member Frank Hatcher. Visit the CCC Message Board and speak to us!! Editor Needs Games; Please E-mail to: lelandfue@yahoo.com 
Newton, Tapia Share Top Honors; Villone Wins Lower Section of Pepperoni's II (Quick Ratings Tournament)
Charlotte, NC 12-15-03:  A cheerful crowd of 19 of the Metrolina area's hungriest pizza eating and beer drinking chessplayers converged upon Pepperoni's on Monday evening in order to participate in Pepperoni's II. This slightly less formal 3 round, G-29 event was preceeded by a meeting whereby the "new" CCC T-Shirts (now on sale for $20!) were presented to various club Champions. In the Top Section, the CCC's #1 player, NM Frankie "Blitz" Newton (2004) dispatched of Tom "Terrific" Waymouth (1703), split the point with co-winner, CCC Favorite Son Daniel "Johnny" Tapia (1517) and finally defeated SC Expert Keith "Chuck" Eubanks (1913). Tapia clobbered Michael "Jackson" Kliber (1982), drew Newton and bested Gary "the Nuisance" Newsom (1983) to each score 2.5-.5 and pocket $30. To view NM Leland Fuerstman's (2089) miniature vs. Dino PeBenito (Unr) (See Game 0360). In the Lower Section, Sean "the Villain" Villone (1059) clicked off wins against the good Reverend James McKinley Williams (Unr), Algie "Crumpler" Clyburn (Unr) and Todd Essex (Unr) to score 3-0 and win $30. Equal 2nd-5th were James "Sticks" Ulaky (Unr), Todd Essex (Unr), Algie "Crumpler" Clyburn and Randy "I'm not afraid of" Hight (1510) each with 2-1 winning $5. (A great time was had by all! Many thanks to Gary Newsom for his excellent hospitality, and delicious pizza! We will do this again soon). To view complete crosstable "Click Here". (Fuerstman Directed)
Curcuru Takes Top; R. Wheeless Lower Section of Smokehouse XLV
Charlotte, NC 11-15-03: A moderate turnout of 19 of the Southern Carolina's most creative  competitors participated in Smokehouse XLV. In the Top Section,Michael "See You Are; See You Are You" Curcuru (2043) continued his journey to "mastery" as he dispatched of Robert C. Moore (1700), Patrick "Flanker" McCartney (1986) and SC Expert Keith "Chuck" Eubanks (2090) scoring 3-0 and pocketing $100. Clear 2nd Place was taken by Ken "the (not so) Terrible" Ivens (1654) with 2.5-.5 winning $50. In the Lower Section, (where CCC member Shawn "Penn" Claitt (1310) experienced a rather rude introduction to "Team Wheeless"), Randy "Wheels" Wheeless (1519) scored a perfect 3-0with victories over Shawn "Penn" Claitt (1310), Don "Scott" Norwood (1015) and Kevin Huang (1468) pocketing $70. Clear 2nd Place was daughter Colette Wheeless (1312) with 2.5-.5 winning $35 In addition, sister Amelia scored 2-1! To view complete crosstable (Click Here) (Fuerstman directed)  Next Smokehouse December 20. See ya' there!