CCC
Renewal $20.
Due 0117:
Dawuud Richard, Xiaodong
Jin, Puneet Kapur, Debs
Pedigo,
Alex Rambo-Navarrete,
Slobodan Sinanovic
Points
Gained Since 1216
Name
+#
Rtg
Emmanuel
Cooper
+88
971
Addison Shonts
+82
1446
Hank Vergi
+80
1675
Carl McKern
+50
1550
Julio
Echeverria
+30
1824
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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27 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
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(Must have 4
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else is public relations." George Orwell
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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The CCC has
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This is our 196th 5 Rd event.
Highest total of players for 1 Rd is 48.
Highest 5 Rds is 78 Highest total unique hits in 1 day
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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
Congratulations
to 2016 CCC Player
of the Year, 16
year old NM Daniel Cremisi.
Over the 2016 season, his
rating increased from 2234
to 2322 for
a net gain of 88
"master"points. In addition, he won
8 CCC Titles.
For his accomplishment, Daniel
receives FREE entry into all Wednesday
night competition for one year, 2 FREE Saturday
EF's and his CCC membership will be renewed.
Honorable mention goes to NM Shawn "Tater" Pealer (2230) who gained
84 points
and won 6 CCC Titles.
Shawn receives FREE entry into all Wednesday
night competition for one year, 1 FREE Saturday
EF and his CCC membership will be
renewed. --
* Chess Tweet
* Chess Tweet * Honorificabilitudinitatibus!! Поздравляем! Congratulations
to
NM Leland
"Big Apple" Fuerstman (2021) and
Paul
"Survivalist"
Lucas
(1739)
who finished
=1st-2nd in
the Top
Section of
Small Cookie I
with 2-0.
******************************************
Honorable
Mention to
Addison
Shonts
(1448)
who went 3-0 in the Lower Section of McAlister's
XXVI
allowing him
to graduate to
the Class "C"
Section!
*****************************************
Kudos to
Expert Michael "NN" Uwakwe
(2066)
who finished
clear 1st
Place in the
Top Section of
McAlister's
XXVI with
4-1.
=2nd-3rd were
NM Shawn
"Tater" Pealer (2230) and NM
Leland
"Big
Apple" Fuerstman (2010)
each with 3 points. *****************************************
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.
***************************************
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
CCC
News & Views 12-29-16 Fuerstman,
Lucas =1st-2nd InTop; Shonts
Clear 1st in Lower
Section of Small
Cookie IHappy
New Year Charlotte,
NC 12-28-16:A sparse turnout
of 10
the most loyal members of the CCC
Royal Guard converged upon this grand
ballroom more commonly known as McAlister's
Deli in order to enjoy a
wonderful meal, socialize with other
adults, share some holiday spirit and
participate in Rds1 &
2 of
Small Cookie I. In the Top
Section, the Pride
of Mental
Hill,
ex-Member
of the NCCA
Hall of Fame,
NM Leland "Big
Apple" Fuerstman
(2021)
took FSC Student
Hank
"the Tank" Vergi(1655) to school after he sacked a piece but
ended up in a
mating net (See Game 1778) in Rd:1 and
wrestled on
the mat in Rd:2
with the good
Reverend
Bernard
"King" Baker
(1872)
who went to
the wire in
this G30
brawl
before
faltering in
the end (See Game 1779) while Paul
"Survivalist"
Lucas(1739) had 14
seconds
remaining
before Expert
Michael
"NN" Uwakwe
(2046)
overstepped
the time limit
in Rd:1
and promptly
dispatched of
Vergi (1675) in Rd:2 to finish =1st-2nd
with 2-0.
In the Lower
Section,
Addison
Shonts(1478) took out Rich "Alert" Trela (1050) in Rd:1 and proceeded to
upset "Lord"
Byron Butler (1508) for the second time in as many weeks, to
finish clear 1st
Place with
2
points.
In order to observe all results,
see "Current
Crosstable."The CCC will conduct Rd:1
of McAlister's XXVII
on Wednesday,
Jan
4
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! New Year Happy
!!
Sciacca,
Fuerstman =1st-2nd in Carlsen
Section of
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.
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