CCC
Renewal $20.
Due 1216:
Tony Cato, Dawuud Richards.
Points
Gained Since 1116
Name
+#
Rtg
Doug
Mackey
+40
1326
Debs Pedigo
+33
1315
Rich Trela
+23
1065
Daryl Gordon
+19
1852
NM
Shawn Pealer
+14
2236
If a violation of a rule
of chess occurs during your game, immediately stop the
clocks and "quietly" report
it to the Director who
will address the issue. TD
CCC Cell Phone
Policy
Unless approved by
the Director, after 7:30pm, the use of a cell
phone in the playing area is strictly
prohibited. First offense subtracts 10 minutes
from violators clock; second offense may result
in forfeiture of game.
Time
Control For McAlister's All
Sections: G75 The player with the Black
pieces chooses whether to use "5 second
time delay." If so, 5
minutes subtracted from both clocks. 15G.
Ownership of Scoresheets "...scoresheets...property
of the sponsoring organizer(s)"
16L. Possible
Stipulations "The Director may
require that clocks face a certain direction
or that Black sit on a
particular side of the table..."
USCF Rule 10A, p.21,
Adjustment of Pieces."A player who is on the
move and first expresses the
intention to adjust...
Insufficient
Losing Chances Official Rules of Chess,
6th Edition, 14H1 p.54 states as follows: "In a
sudden death time control, a player on the move
with 2
minutes or less of remaining time may stop the
clock and make a claim of insufficient losing
chances." Doing such constitutes an offer of
Draw. If his opponent rejects the offer, half of
the claimants time will be subtracted and the 5 second delay
feature will be imposed. "The claimant may win,
lose or draw the game"
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Nov 16 - Dec 21 McAlister's
26 5-SS, G75, D5 or no
(Black decides upon 5 second delay;
if so, 5 minutes
subtracted from both clocks)
In 4 Sections: Top, "B",
"C", Lower FREE
Entry for 1st Place in all Sections.
(Must have 4
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Buddha was
asked, " What have you gained from meditation? He
replied, "Nothing! However, let me tell you what I
have lost: anger, anxiety, depression, insecurity,
fear of old age and death..." Buddha
"If
people are not laughing at your goals, then
you have not set them high enough!" Anon
"The breakfast of champions is not cereal,
it is the opposition!"
Nick Seitz
"I
don't give 'em hell; I just tell the truth,
and they think it's hell!"
Harry Truman
"Evil will prevail
when good men stand silent"
Edmund Burke
"You don't stop playing
when you get old; you get old when you stop
playing!" Benjamin
Franklin
Here is the only
truth: "We are the pawns of the mysterious
game of chess played by God, who moves
us, stops us, shifts us ahead,
and soon picks us up one after the other and
gathers us in the same box of Nothing."
Omar Khayyam 1040 ad
"Chess grips its
exponent, shackling the mind and brain so that
the inner freedom and independence of even the
strongest character cannot remain unaffected."
Albert Einstein
"Imagination does not
breed insanity. Exactly what does breed insanity
is reason. Poets do not go mad; but
chess-players do". —Chesterton, The
Maniac (1908).
"Adversity reveals
character" James Lane Allen
"the
chess playing of a master ties him to the game,
fetters his mind and shapes it to a certain
extent so that his internal freedom and ease, no
matter how strong he is, must inevitably be
affected." Spinoza
"One bad move nullifies
40 good moves." Horowitz
"The older I grow, the
more I value my pawns." Keres
"Morphy was probably
the greatest genius of them all." Fischer
"I thinks it's almost
definite
that the game of chess is a draw
theoretically." Fischer
"There is never
'always' anything
in chess; save for one's consideration for the exception!"
NM Leland Fuerstman
"The
reasonable man adapts himself to the conditions
that surround him... The unreasonable man adapts
surrounding conditions to himself... All progress
depends on the unreasonable man."
George Bernard Shaw
"The golden opportunity
you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in
your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or
the help of others;
it is in yourself alone."
Orison Swett Marden
"Personally, I
don't believe in superstition... It's bad luck!? Groucho Marx
"What's the use of
happiness?
It can't buy you money?!"
Henny Youngman
"Don't worry
about avoiding temptation... as you grow older,
it will avoid you!" Winston Churchill
"A sure way to lose
something you really want, is to desire it too
much." anonymous
"Love can not be found
where love does not exist; and love is never
hidden where love really is" anonymous
"If you have enemies;
good. That means you stood up for something
during your life..."
Winston Churchill
“The more you play, the
more beauty you are able to see.”
Alexander Stripunsky
"The side which stays
within it's fortification is beaten"
Napoleon
"Great spirits have often
encountered violent opposition
from weak minds."
Einstein
"I know not with what
weapons World War III will be fought, but World
War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Einstein
"Not everything that counts
can be counted, and not everything that can be
counted counts."
Einstein
"The belly, when not
restrained, destroys the virtue of the
soul." Pope Gregory the Great
"Brilliant man, Sherlock
Holmes. Too bad he was honest..." Moriarty
Watson: "Ghosts don't stab
people in the back; do they?" Holmes: "Not
well bread ghosts..!"
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This is our 195th 5 Rd event.
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Greetings from
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, Earth to
everyone out there in cyberia, and
welcome to the Charlotte Chess Club
website. On this page, which is
continuously updated, we will report a
weekly synopsis of the previous meeting
to include current standings, annotated
games, Weekly
Puzzle and other interesting anecdotes
for your reading, viewing, and listening
pleasure. We welcome your contributions
and comments. This Website is
provided by NM Leland Fuerstman,
Editor charlottechessclub@gmail.com
Scroll down for Weekly "News & Views"
Article
The Charlotte
Chess Club is the premier
"adult" chess club in the southeast. The CCC
is open to players of every race, color, creed,
national origin, gender, religion, political
affiliation or galaxy! (Considering that we are
in such close proximity, all members are
required to arrive bathed, in clean clothing and
making use of deodorant and mouthwash. Also, if
a member is sick with a cold or symptoms
of flu, he should think twice before
spreading unwanted germs). As a CCC member, you
are expected to treat your fellow members
equally, with dignity and respect, regardless
of skill level or experience.In accordance with
the standards of good sportsmanship, all members
are asked to shake hands (or bump fists) before
and after each game! If during play, a
possible rules violation occurs, you must first
stop your clock and report the situation to the
Tournament Director. (A loud verbal
confrontation over the rules is a distraction to
everyone) The TD will make the necessary
ruling. If a noise distraction occurs,
you may stop your clock, turn to the "minor
noise violators" and silently
place your finger over your lips! After
the "talkers" acknowledge your complaint, you
resume your game. All postmortem analysis must
be moved to an area away from games which are
still in progress. Anyone who violates these
rules will receive 10 lashes with a wet
noodle... Have fun!!
NMLF
The Charlotte Chess Club,
an Independent Affiliate
of the USCF
meets each Wednesday evening at 6:30pm
(or as early as 5:30 for some!) at the McALISTER'S
DELI 4805
Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209 Primarily an "adult" club, the CCC conducts a
perpetual
5 round tournament with one round being
played each Wednesday evening at
7:30
pm sharp!The time
control is G75
- Entry fee is $5.
($8
for non-members)
FREE Entry for
all Section winners. -
(Winners
must have 4
points with no byes). The Annual
club membership fee is $25.
Current members receive $5 discount.
(Note:
Non-members who pay a $25 EF to
participate in CCC Saturday events
receive $5
credit toward membership for each
event entered!) The
venue guarantees
a private area with padded
chairs and a lamp over each table!
- 2
players per table!! "Wi-Fi,"
great menu and prices, direct parking for 100
cars, his & hers sanitary multi-port
lavatories and very friendly crew! --- (Management
requests that you purchase your
meal at McAlister's
Deli) --- Join
us to participate in casual play as well as
USCF
rated games. If you are not playing in the
tournament, your first visit is FREE!
Non-members, who have visited more than once,
and play off-hand games are required to pay $3. The CCC
occasionally sponsors a bi-monthly 3 rd. Swiss and
other special tournaments. For schedule see"Upcoming
Events"In
order to compete in USCF "Tournament
Competition" you
must be a member of the USCF (uschess.org). Or, to join
the CCC or USCF you may simply show
up at the site! (Current
Crosstable) Note: Non-members
will be preempted by
Members who arrive before7:30pm!
If you're running late, call or text
704-965-8931
and we'll work you in! ******************************* Contact
Information:
charlottechessclub@gmail.com
Explanation
of "Weekly Tournament Competition" The
CCC conducts a perpetual 5 round
tournament with one round being played
each Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm. sharp!
The time control is G75 - All
players who compete in tournament
competition are required to be members of
the United
States Chess Federation.
Regardless of which round(s) one
chooses to enter, a player only gets credit
for the game(s) he actually plays. There is
no
penalty for not showing up; it is
simply counted as an unplayed game.
Management appreciates your purchase of a
healthy meal! McAlister's stays open til 10:30pm. NOTE:
Wednesday round begins at 7:30pm
sharp!
If you're running late, please
call or text 704-965-8931
-- Anyone
interested in sharing travel and hotel expenses to
Atlanta on Dec 29 contact prsciacca@comcast.net
--
* Chess Tweet
* Chess Tweet * Honorificabilitudinitatibus!! Поздравляем! Congratulations
toNM
Pat "Kann"
Sciacca (2115) and NM Leland "Big Apple" Fuerstman (2010) who finished =1st-2nd in the Carlsen
Section of Big Cookie
XVII with
2.5-.5
each winning $75. In the Caruana Section, Carl "Marks" McKern
(1550)
finished clear
1st Place with
3-0
winning $60. Clear 2nd went to Emmanuel Cooper (928)
with 2-1
winning $30.
***************************************
Kudos to
Michael
"Bolton" Kliber (1973) who
was the
highest
scoring North
Carolina
Senior out
of 5?
who
participated
in the Top
Section with 3-1. (I thought it was
for NC players
only?)
After
collecting 1/2 of the prize money, they told him that NCCA
President
Kevin Hyde
would send him
the balance.
That was 10 days ago? Typical of their incompetence and
neglect,
though it is
estimated that
they have over
$50,000
in the bank!
***************************************
Congratulations
toExpert
Michael
"NN" Uwakwe
(2084)
who finished
=1st-2nd in Tuesday
Action 28
with 3
points.
***************************************
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Note: Round
Begins at 7:30pm
Sharp! Time control G75
EF:$5 (Black pieces decide whether or not to use
"Time Delay," 5 minutes
deducted)
(In addition, upon registration, a player may
choose to use his official published rating or any
subsequent higher published rating for
pairing purposes)TD
Sciacca,
Fuerstman =1st-2nd in Carlsen Section of Big
Cookie XVII or Arby's
I!; McKern Perfect in Caruana
Section Charlotte,
NC:A moderate turnout
of 16 frigid
holiday revelers braved the inclement 30 degree weather
only to arrive at McAlister's and be
forced to wait 25
minutes outside the front door until the
Manager finally decided to let us in?? --
After a violent
verbal confrontation incited by yours truly,
the disrespectfully selfish panjandrum called
911 in
order to have me ejected from the premises?! At that
point, all 16
players joined the caravan to Arby's on S.
Blvd! Actually, my sandwich was cheaper than
McAlister's and so big, that I gave the other
half to Cashell! (TheCCC
will meet this Wednesday, 12-21, at
McAlister's Deli as usual)In the Carlsen Section, NM
Pat "Kann" Sciacca(2115)
dispatched of Team Columbia's
Jermaine Green (1740)
in Rd:1, Team Columbia's
Keith Eubanks (1986)(who, thanks to
JG, was on time!!)
in Rd:2
and promptly agreed to a GM Draw with
Expert Michael "NN" Uwakwe
(2089) in Rd:3
to share top honors with the Pride of
Mental Hill, Ex-member
of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM
Leland "Big Apple" Fuerstman (2010) who
defeated George "Cashman" Cashell (1605) in Rd:1,
Drew amarathon ECB
ending versus Uwakwe in Rd:2
and survived a Sicilian Dragon
explosion in the final round (See Game 1775)
against upstart James Boswell (1710) each
finishing with 2.5-.5
and winning $75.
In the Caruana
Section, Carl "Marx" McKern
(1550)
consecutively defeated Eric "Truth" Hartung (1365), Rich
"Alert" Trela (1036)
and "Lord" Byron Butler (1531) to finish
clear 1st Place with 3-0 and
collect $60.
Clear 2nd with 2-1
was Emmanuel Cooper(928) scoring 2-1 and
winning $30.
For complete results, see "Crosstable."Fuerstman directed.
CCC
News & Views 12-15-16
UwakweLeads Top;
4 "B"; Vergi "C";
Trela Lower Section
of McAlister's
XXVI Charlotte,
NC 12-14-16:A lighter
turnout of 13
of the most loyal members of the CCC
Royal Guard gathered at this 5 star
restaurant more commonly known as McAlister's
Deli in order to
enjoy a sumptuous meal, socialize with
other adults, solve the weekly
puzzle and participate in Rd:4 of
McAlister's XXVI.
In the Top
Section, the CCC's #2 player, NM Shawn "Tater" Pealer(2236)
gained a
significant
spacial
advantage in
the middle
game (See
Game)
and went ahead
to stop the
runaway
freight train
that is Expert
Michael "NN"
Uwakwe (2084) who still leads with 3-1.
Meanwhile, the Pride
of Mental
Hill,
ex-Member
of the NCCA
Hall of Fame,
NM Leland "Big
Apple" Fuerstman
(2000)
incorrectly
clipped off
the "c" Pawn
(See
Game 1773)
versus 2016N.C. Senior
Champion
Michael
"Bolton" Kliber
(1973)
who fought
valiantly but,
in time
trouble, lost
in the end. In
the "B"
Section, Paul
"Survivalist"
Lucas(1706) outplayed a stubborn "Lord" Byron
Butler (1550) while Scott "the Door" LaPorte(1514)
upset George
"Cashman"
Cashell (1600) (See Game 1774)
resulting in4
players now
leading with 1 point. In the
"C" Section,
Francois
"the Pope" Gros
(1400)
defeated Debs
Pedigo (1315) but Hank "the Tank" Vergi (1595) still leads with 3.5.
In the Lower
Section,
in
spite of the
fact that Rich
"Alert" Trela
(1065)
lost to Addison
Shonts(1366) he still leads with 2.5.
In order to observe all results,
see "Current
Crosstable."
The CCC
will conduct Rd:5
of McAlister's XXVI on Wednesday,
Dec
21
at
McAlister's
Deli, 4805 Park
Rd. Round
begins at 7:30
sharp!
So, get there
early and enjoy
a wonderful
meal or dine
while you
play!
Thank you for
participating in
CCC competition! Big Cookie
XVII, Saturday, Dec 17. So
far, 20
players have verified their
participation.
Hope you can
join us!
Upcoming
Events Attn
TD's: Send info for FREE listing to
charlottechessclub@gmail.com
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isn't a personal vendetta, 007. It's an
assignment like any other. And, if you can't
treat it as such, coldly and objectively,
than 008 can replace you..." M