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NM Leland L. Fuerstman, Editor
      Greetings from Charlotte N.C, USA, Earth to    everyone out there in cyberspace, and welcome to the Charlotte Chess Club website. We have finally entered into the ultra modern age of instant communication. In this column, I will strive to report a weekly synopsis of the previous meeting to include current standings, annotated games, and other interesting anecdotes for your reading, viewing, and listening pleasure. Our goal is to eventually provide our members with a "realtime" site which will instantly produce current information about chess with the touch of a button! We welcome your comments and contributions 
 
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 CCC NEWS &VIEWS 9-30-99 
By NM Leland Fuerstman 

Taefi Takes Early Lead in Wendy's VIII 
Thirty of the most creative thinkers in the "Greater Charlotte" area assembled at the Charlotte Chess Club Wednesday evening seeking fame and glory. In the Top Section, surprisingly, after two rounds, Tarokh Taefi (1745), improved upon his Rd:1 upset of NM Leland Fuerstman as he repeated that same "magic trick"  with a timely piece sac win over "upstart" Justin Daniel (1921) (See game 0067) . Only Expert Frankie Newton (2155) or NM Daniel Liu (2001) who stands a Pawn up in their adjournment can equal his score.  Also in the Top Section, NM Leland Fuerstman (2014) defeated CCC Internal Affairs Committee Chairman Paul F. Lucas (1668) with an "ancient book trap" (1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 d5 4 Bg5 Ne4 5 Bf4 Nc3 6 bc dc 7 e3 b5 8 a4 c6 9 ab cb? 10 Qf3!!+- and White won on move 29) while Patrick McCartney (1763) could only manage a Draw against David "the Bear" Griffin (1704). In the Middle Section, CCC Website Advisor Carl McKern (1500) stayed perfect after his win over Mike Isner (1485) while newcomer Darrell Spencer (Unr) edged out Doug "REman" Millsaps (1631).  In addition, shuttleman Paul Calloway (1701) defeated Ian Morton.  In the Lower Section, Joseph Feiler's (1098) win over Kevin Smith (Unr) makes him the only 2-0! in the section.  Other Lower Section winners were David Roman, Tim Ruffin, Joe Shirlen, Don Norwood, Brandon Brown & Terry Brown!  See all results in Current Crosstable.   

Newton Prevails Again In Midtown XXIII 
 Expert (and soon to be Master) William F. "Frankie" Newton II (2155) vowed not to take any "quick draws" the night before, but changed his mind at the last moment by issuing NM Daniel Liu a Rd:2 gratuity in order to save energy for his final round encounter with Expert Robert Spurrier. As it turned out, his strategy proved  correct sending the Local Champion back to Lincolnton with $80 cash. Finishing =2nd-4th were NM Leland Fuerstman (2018), NM Daniel Liu (2001) and Todd Trower (1887) each with 2-1 winning $13.33.  The Lower Section was dominated by Paul Jenkins (1505) with a perfect 3-0 winning $80.  Five players tied for 2nd-6th with 2-1:  Graydon Eggers, Sam Christopher, Lee Richardson, Pete Danker and Michael Brown winning $8. each.  
Midtown XXIII, 3-SS, 30/1,G/15. Sep 25 
#          Name                Rtg      Rd:1  Rd:2   Rd:3    Tot  
1 Frankie Newton  (2155)  W-5     D-4     W-2   2.5-.5 
2 Robert Spurrier  (2045)   W-6     D-3      L-1  1.5-1.5 
3 NM L Fuerstman (2018)   W-7     D-2      D-4     2-1 
4 NM Daniel Liu      (2001)    W-8     D-1      D-3     2-1 
5 Todd Trower        (1987)    L-1     W-8      W-7    2-1 
6 P McCartney        (1763)    L-2      L-7      W-8    1-2 
7 Doug Holmes       (1585)    L-3     W-6       L-5    1-2 
8 Jerome DeBell    (1487)    L-4      L-5       L-6     0-3 
9 James Ulaky        (1113)    L-10   L-14     W-15  1-2 
10 G Eggers            (1335)    W-9    L-17     W-12   2-1 
11 S Christopher   (1112)    W-12  L-16     W-18   2-1 
12 Joe Feiler           (1098)    L-11   L-13      L-10   0-3 
13 Paul Jenkins     (1505)    W-14  W-12    W-16   3-0 
14 L Richardson    (1287)    L-13    W-9      W-17   2-1 
15 Ian Morton          (Unr)      L-16    L-18      L-9     0-3 
16 Pete Danker      (1300)   W-15   W-11     L-13   2-1 
17 Michael Brown  (1025)   W-18   W-10    L-14   2-1 
18 Don Norwood    (782)      L-17    W-15     L-11  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!!