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Taefi Stumbles, Newton Rumbles and Takes Lead in Wendy's VIII 

Twenty-eight honest, co-operative, pleasant and well mannered  chessplayers converged upon our sacred venue on Wednesday evening in order to participate in Rd: 4 of Wendy's VIII. In the Top Section, Expert Frankie Newton (2155) performed a magic trick of his own as the aspiring master Drew NM Leland Fuerstman (2010) from his 4 pawns down! Rd:3 adjournment. (See Game 0068). 
Newton's Rd:4 win over Tarokh Taefi (1745) has elevated him into the lead with one round to go.  Also in the Top Section, 15 year old phenom Justin Daniel (1921) defeated Hungarian Superstar Andras Bader (1670) while NM Leland Fuerstman (2010) has adjourned a favorable 2 pawns up Knight ending versus Patrick McCartney (1763).  In the Middle Section, Mike Isner (1485) took care of upstart Brandon Brown (1400) while CCC Internal Affairs Committee Chairman Paul F. Lucas (1668) split the point with Doug "Skynet" Millsaps (1631).  Additionally, Mike Eberhardinger (1607) edged out Joe Feiler (1250). In the Lower Section, Helton Clavijo (1287) and Timothy Ruffin (1237) each have 3 points with wins over Kevin Smith (Unr) and Alphonse Ashamalla (1260) respectively. Wins were also turned in by Sue Vigeland, Ian Morton, Terry Brown, Daryl "Flash" Gordon, Michael Shoup and Lee "R&Bman" Richardson.  All results may be viewed in Current Crosstable. The CCC  rewelcomes G. Scott Edmiston to our ranks.  

Can anyone stop him?  Seemingly not.  CCC favorite son William F. "Frankie" Newton II (2155) kicked butt again and pocketed $60. as he dispatched of Andras Bader (1670) and Patrick McCartney (1763) before being slowed down by NM Leland Fuerstman (2010) in the final round.  For their second consecutive encounter, Fuerstman, material up, could only manage to Draw. (That may be considered a complement to his opponents good play). Placing equal 2nd-3rd were NM Leland Fuerstman and Patrick McCartney each with 2-1 winning $15.  Fuerstman Directed.  

Midtown XXIV, 3-SS, 30/1,G/15. Sep 16  #          Name                Rtg      Rd:1  Rd:2   Rd:3    Tot   1 Frankie Newton   (2155)  W-4    W-3     D-2    2.5-.5  2 NM L Fuerstman  (2010)   D-5     W-4     D-1     2-1   3 P  McCartney        (1765)   W-6    L-1      W-5     2-1       4 Andras Bader      (1670)    L-1     L-2        U       0-2  5 Lauren Keller       (1600)    D-2    W-6     L-3    1.5-1.5 6 Don Norwood        (865)     L-3    L-5       Bye    1-2

 

We Were Wrong!?!  A few weeks ago, it was reported that Expert Frankie Newton had "probably" attained the necessary rating points required (2200) for the title of  National Master.  However, to date, his highest published rating is 2177.  Though his rating has slipped a bit in recent times, this author is certain that the day for official celebration will come, soon.  Go get 'em, Frankie!!

Newton Clear 1st In Fake Copper Blanket; T. Brown Sweeps Lower Section! 
Team Charlotte kicked butt again last weekend as Expert Frankie Newton (2155) crusied into clear 1st Place with a final round Draw against Dr. Kenneth Ashkin (2020) to score 3.5-.5 and bring home "the bacon."  In the Lower Section, CCC Legal Advisor Terry Brown, Esq. (835) vowed to make "no mistakes" and won 4 consecutive games! to take clear 1st Place.  Congrats, guys.  Bring back those rating points!!