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NEWS &VIEWS 11-18-99
By NM Leland Fuerstman
Newton Exchange Up in Top Board Adjournment Vs. Wells; Clavijo Dominating Lower Section
Thirty of
the most creative thinkers in the Metrolina area ended up in our
laboratory for mnemonic exercise more commonly known as the Charlotte
Chess Club at Wendy's on Wednesday evening for Rd:4 of Wendy's
IX. In the Top Section, tournament leader NM Garrick
"Outlaw" Wells (2254) made a rare inexactitude against Expert William
F. "Frankie" Newton II (2145) 
with
the precarious placement of his Rooks. As a result, the latter player has
adjourned "exchange up." (See Game 0073)
Also, in the Top Section, Justin Daniel (2019)
brilliantly Drew a double-edged game against NM Leland Fuerstman
(2005), NM Daniel Liu's (2050) flag fell in a dead even position
on the 30th move against Patrick McCartney (1771), and newcomer
James Thompson (1750) whose father Jim was an active member of the
Charlotte Chess Club some 20 years ago!, defeated Tarokh Taefi (1741).
In the Middle Section, with the Black pieces, Jerome De
Bell (1529) upset CCC Internal Affairs Committee Chairman Paul F. Lucas
(1674), Donald "Sky" Hofer (1492) took care of Mike Isner
(1499) and Paul Calloway (1662) defeated Thomas Hayes (1469). In
the Lower Section, Helton Clavijo (1265) 
scored
his 4th consecutive win! against CCC Lower Section Representative Alphonse
Ashamalla (1268). Other Lower Section winners were Daryl "Flash"
Gordon, Michael Shoup, Ian Morton, John Meyer, Sue Vigeland, Pete Danker
& Terry Brown. All results may be viewed in Current
Crosstable. All CCC members welcome James
Thompson and John Meyer to our ranks.
See ya' Saturday at Midtown XXV!!
Newton Finishes Strong, Captures Midtown XXV Title; Ulaky Perfect in Lower Section
Fourteen
chessplayers from around the state competed in Wendy's XXV which
took place on 11-20-99. Expert W.F. "Frankie" Newton (2145)
barely survived a Rd:2 time scramble against Gary Newsom (1964) before
defeating NM Leland Fuerstman (2005) in the ultimate round. For his
efforts, Newton took home $80. Equal 2nd-3rd with 2-1 were NM
Fuerstman and Patrick McCartney (1771) whose entry fees were
returned. In the Lower Section,
James Ulaky (1099) turned in a perfect 3-0! to pocket $60. "Pistol"
Pete Danker (1304) and Samuel Christopher (1095) were =2nd-3rd
with 2-1 winning $15 each.
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1 Frankie Newton 2145 W-5 D-4 W-3 2.5-.5 1st 2 NM Daniel Liu 2050 D-6 L-3 W-7 1.5-1.5 3 NM L Fuerstman 2005 W-7 W-2 L-1 2-1 =2nd 4 Gary Newsom 1964 W-8 D-1 L-5 1,5-1.5 5 P McCartney 1771 L-1 W-6 W-4 2-1 =2nd 6 Gil Holmes 1650 D-2 L-5 W-8 1.5-1.5 7 Jerome DeBell 1534 L-3 W-8 L-2 1-2 8 Don Hofer 1499 L-4 L-7 L-6 0-3 9 Pete Danker 1301 W-12 L-10 W-13 2-1 =2nd 10 S Christopher 1098 W-13 W-9 L-11 2-1 =2nd 11 James Ulaky 1088 W-14 W-12 W-10 3-0 1st 12 Don Norwood 796 L-9 L-11 L-14 0-3 13 John Meyer Unr L-10 W-14 L-9 1-2 14 Steven Saad Unr L-11 L-13 W-12 1-2 |
The joyride
came to an end when, in the final round of the North Carolina
State Championship, after having amassed 3 points which included a
15 move "quicky" over NM Neal Harris and a Draw against SM Jonathan Schroer
(See Game 0072), 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.
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.
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.
(For a more detailed description of the events of the N.C. Championship see the CCC "Message Board" at www.charlottechess.com/bbs
Daniel Youngest Expert In North Carolina
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!!!
Why Did So Many NOT Compete in State Championship? I Know Why I Didn't!?
Would someone
please give me one good reason why
our sovereign State Championship is Open to players from all states and/or
countries? From the best of my recollection, back in around 1975, the NCCA
decided to allow "out-of-staters" to play in order to bolster the prize
fund! Ten years later, when I was elected President of the NCCA, that rule
was voted down. And I might add that the prize fund for the 1985
N.C. Championship was four times greater than it was this year! with
NO "OUT-OF-STATERS! Allowing OoSP's to compete totally defies
the very idea of determining the true champions of our own state! It is
simply unfair to all who are in contention. We have other tournaments
in North Carolina for that: The LPO, the Land of the Sky, etc. We need
at least 1 sovereign one.
Secondly, who came up with this ridiculous idea
of allowing players to re-enter? What is this, your "Mulligan" like
in golf? Again, that scheme surfaced in the mid-seventies with your
big money tournaments; but certainly not with your State Championship.
And finally, the tournament's improper design rendered the prize fund unappealing.
It is now, and has always been the responsibility of the NCCA to obtain
sponsorship in order to defray expenses and increase the Prize Fund.
The current administration simply did not do this. If these changes
are made, and they certainly should be, maybe I will grace them with my
presence next year! LF
