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CCC NEWS & VIEWS 8-21-03
 By NM Leland Fuerstman
Tapia Leads Top; Sinanovic, Baker "B"; Chen, Jivan "C"; 4 with 2-0 in Lower Section of Wendy's XLVIII
Charlotte, NC 8-20-03: A new individual round record of 48! of the greater Charlotte area's most affected energumens gathered at this arena of mental jousters more commonly known as Wendy's in order to participate in Rd:2 of Wendy's XLVIIIIn the Top Section, CCC Favorite Son, 2003 NC Scholastic Champion, 17 year old phenom, Expert Daniel "Johnny" Tapia (2114) upset the CCC's #1 player and current NC State Champion NM Frankie "Blitz" Newton (2316) to lead with 2-0. (To view Newton's recent encounter with Keith Eubanks (See Game 0334)Meanwhile, NM Justin "Dog" Daniel (2215) won a tough ending versus Patrick "Flanker" McCartney (1910) {who just returned from the US Open scoring 6.5-5.5}Michael "See You Are; See You Are You" Curcuru (1947) {who just returned from the US Open scoring 8-4! and winning 1st Place Class "A" and $2,000!} bested NM Daniel "Deep" Liu (2003) and NM Leland "Jefe" Fuerstman (2031) split the point with SC Expert Keith "Chuck" Eubanks (2044) (See Game 0332). In the "B" Section, the good Reverend Bernard "Bman" Baker (1668) made peace with Slobodan "the Mad Serb" Sinanovic (1706) to each lead with 1.5-.5. In addition, Danesh "DD" Dadgar (1657) beat Marnzell Hand (1600), Frank "Moo" Mu (1718) beat down Daryl "Flash" Gordon (1658) and Tarokh "the Oak" Taefi (1720) Drew with Michael "the Savage" Savage (1608). In the "C" Section, Tim "the Chin" Chen (1491) fought to a Draw against Ankit "Butch" Jivan (1494) to each lead with 1.5-.5. Meanwhile, Jeremy Davenport (1553) deported Viktor "the Mad Ukrainian" Ozherelyev (1550), "CEO" Mike Isner (1533) clogged the barrels of Winfred "Guns" Gatlin (1420), Michael "Y" Shoup (1480) bested Joshua "Moo" Mu (1440) and Spencer "Jazzman" Singleton (1522) made peace with Kevin Huang (1409). In the Lower Section, Craig Hamilton, Tom Chen, Robert Broadbent and Don Norwood each has 2-0. (To view Plyler's win over Ashamalla  (See Game 0333). All results may be viewed in "Current Crosstable." Visit the CCC Message Board and speak to us!! New Time Control of G70 for Next Smokehouse  Saturday, Sep 20 - See ya there! LF  Editor Needs Games; Please E-mail to: lelandfue@yahoo.com 
Liu Defeats Bobby Fischer!? at LPO  (See Game 0322)
To view a nice win by Bernard Baker  (See Game 0325)
 Munnell's Draw vs. NM Liu at FCB  (See Game 0327)
Tapia Wins Top; G. Holmes Middle; K. Edward Lower Section of Smokehouse XLII
Charlotte, NC 8-16-03: Twenty-eight competitors from at least 3 states journied to the Queen City in order to participate in Smokehouse XLII. In the Top Section, CCC Favorite Son, 2003 NC Scholastic Champion, Daniel "Johnny" Tapia (2124) dispatched of Ken "Beans" Baxter (1900), eeked out a draw versus Keith "Chuck" Eubanks (2044) and finally bested Chris "the Babe" Mabe (2029) to score 2.5-.5 and share =1st-2nd Place with underdog Sulia "Brick" Mason (1781) who Drew NM Leland "Boss" Fuerstman (2031), knocked off James "Big" MacDougall (1817) and finally upset Expert Keith "Chuck" Eubanks (2044) (See Game 0329). Each took home $75. In the Middle Section, Gil "John" Holmes (1683) reeled off wins against Tarokh "the Oak' Taefi (1720), Viktor "the Mad Ukrainian" Ozherelyev (1550) and Ken Ivens (1667) to score 3-0 and pocket $100. Equal 2nd-5th with 2-1 and winning $12.50 each were the good Reverend Bernard "King" Baker (1668), Adam "Jesse" James (1659), Tarokh "the Oak" Taefi (1720) and Ken Ivens (1667). In the Lower Section, newcomer Kert Edward (Unr) scored 3-0 winning $80. Equal 2nd-3rd were Kevin Huang (1409) and Marnzell Hand (1600) each with 2-1 winning $20. To view complete crosstable (Click Here) (Fuerstman directed) Special thanks to Don Norwood for serving  as a "Players Assistant." Next Smokehouse September 20. See ya' there!