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of chess occurs during your game, immediately stop the
clocks and "quietly" report
it to the Director who
will address the issue. TD |
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CCC Cell Phone
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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.
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Adjustment of Pieces.
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Welcome
to the CCC 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, Sinanovic's 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 Scroll down for Weekly "News & Views"
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| 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! 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 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 (East on Woodlawn Rd, right on Park Rd. 2blks on L at Seneca Pl) 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) $50 Top Section, FREE Entry other Sections. - (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! 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 "Tournament Competition" and join the CCC or USCF simply show up at the site! (Current Crosstable) Note: Non-members will be preempted by Members who arrive before 7:30pm! 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. - If you're running late, call me at 704-965-8931 and I'll pair you! McAlister's stays open til 10:30pm. |
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* Chess Tweet * Big shout out to NM Pat "Kahn" Sciacca who is recovering 
from a serious
viral condition.
Get well soon. We
need you back in
the mix! - prsciacca@comcast.net
************************************************ Kudos to Expert Daniel Cremisi (2176) and Expert Keith Eubanks (2069) who finished =2nd-5th in G60A with 3-1 ************************************************  Congratulations
to 14
year old Expert Emmanuel
Carter (2184)
who defeated NM Chris Mabe (2313)
in the final round of CYCC
(See Game 1410) and
finished =2nd-3rd with 3.5-1.5!
He is currently the CCC's #2
player! *********************************************** Honorable Mention to 14 year old Expert Daniel Cremisi (2174) who Drew Two 2400+ in CYCC and scored 3-2! *********************************************** Team Carter needs a ride to the club from Monroe. If you can help, I'll let you play for FREE. E-mail: g.glory1@aol.com ******************************************* {For Sale: 95' Mercedes Benz SL320 Conv. Make Offer! NMLF 704-965-8931} |
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 Sinanovic's Puzzle of
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News & Views 12-4-14Cremisi Leads Top; Connell "A"; Hand "B"; Hartung "C"; Pedigo Lower Section of McAlister's VI Charlotte, NC 12-3-14: Another light holiday turnout of 19 of the most creative calculators in the city converged upon this grand ballroom more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in  order to
participate in Rd:2
of McAlister's VI. In
the Expert/Master Section,
the CCC's #3 Player, 14 year old
Expert Daniel Cremisi (2174)
defended an early attack (See Game 1412)
but promptly turned the tables and trapped
the Queen of the CCC's #1 Player
NM Shawn "Tater" Pealer (2185) to
lead with 2-0.
Meanwhile, the pride of Mint
Hill,  ex-member of the
NCCA Hall of Fame, NM
Leland "Ennui" Fuerstman (2023)
exacted sweet revenge with his patented Benoni
Defense as he got the edge in the
middle game, (See
Game 1411) overwhelmed the "d5"
square and ultimately clobbered Expert
Michael "Bolton" Kliber (2030). In the "A"
Section, "Wild"  Bill Connell (1943)
admitted that Paul "Survivalist" Lucas
(1800) had achieved a drawn R&P
ending but somehow found a way to win (See Game 1414)
and lead with 2-0.
In addition, Dr. Ron "Dutch" Breukelaar
(1800) went to the wire with a stubborn Dave
"Dawuud" Richards (1713). In the "B"
Section, returnee to CCC competition
Jason "1st  Amendment" Mytrysak
(1479) upset Carl "Marx" McKern (1627) (See
Game 1413) while Eric "Truth"
Hartung (1421) upset Marnzell "Pat" Hand
(1600) who leads with 1-1.
In the "C" Section, Mytrysak
and Hartung share the lead with 1.5-.5. In
the "D/E" Section, Debs Pedigo
(1307)  outplayed
Francois "Le Frog" Gros (1114) to lead with
2-0. In
addition, Charlene
Howard (832) defeated Michael Lyons
(516). In
order to observe all results see "Current
Crosstable." The
Charlotte Chess Club has relocated
to 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! Long
live the CCC! |
| Carter,
Chandler =1st-2nd in Top; Hartung, Butler
Lower Section of Knights Templar X Charlotte, NC 11-15-14: A grand total of 15 loyal members of the CCC "new" guard converged upon this 7th floor room with a view more commonly know as the Dowd   YMCA in order to participate
in Knights Templar X. In
the Top Section, top seed 14 year old Expert
Emmanuel Carter (2177)
dispatched of Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1887) in Rd:1,
NM Leland "Ennui" Fuerstman (2005) in Rd:2
(See
Game 1407) and 14
year old rival Expert Daniel Cremisi (2134) in the final
round to finish =1st-2nd with 16 year old Cameron
Chandler (1894)
who took care of Spencer "Jazzman" Singleton
(1593) in Rd:1, George Cashell (1845) in Rd:2
and Expert Keith "Chucky" Eubanks (2071) in the final
round each scoring 3-0
and winning $75.
In the Lower Section, Eric
"Truth" Hartung (1412) finished =1st-2nd
with "Big" Byron Butler (1335) each with 2-1 winning $30. In order to
observe all results see (Crosstable).
An enjoyable time was had by all. Fuerstman
directed. |
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