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   Jul 2015 Supplement
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Points Gained Since 0615
Addison Shonts
+173
1280
Claude Rainford
+77
1318
Spencer Singleton
+42
1658
Kydriana Carter
+35
1734
Byron Butler
+34
1547
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TD a Player Himself
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Jul 29 - Aug 26
McAlister's 13
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
  Top Section $50. FREE Entry other Sections.
(Must have 4 points
with no Byes)
EF: $5 per Rd (Nons $8.)
Round @ 7:30 pm Sharp!
(Current Crosstable)
Aug 1
Big Cookie VI

4-SS G60!
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"Most Recent Published Rating"
- Active CCC members Class "C" and above -
1
NM Daniel Cremisi 2224
2
NM Emmanuel Carter 2200
3
Jonathon McNeill
2174
4
NM Shawn Pealer 2129
5
NM Pat Sciacca 2089
6
Michael Kliber 2052
7
Keith Eubanks 2038
8
Mark Biernacki 2019
9
NM Leland Fuerstman 2005
10
Bill Connell 1954
11
Lorenzo Carter 1921
12
Bernard Baker 1873
13
George Melton 1800
14
Daryl Gordon 1799
15
Dr. Ron Breukelaar
1798
 16 
Paul Lucas 1792
17
Dawuud Richards 1748
18
Derek Smith 1743
19 Kydriana Carter 1701
20
Austin Chuang 1683
21
Spencer Singleton 1677
22
Jullian Billings 1655
23
George Cashell 1632
24
Joe Little 1623
25
Marnzell Hand 1600
26
Carl McKern 1542
27
Ervon Nichols 1533
28
Mikey Trott 1531
29
Ian Haigler 1530
30
Jason Mytrysak
1505
31
Byron Butler 1473
32
Scott LaPorte
1468
33
Samuel Fuerstman 1458
34
Jaiden Chuang 1434
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Top Quick (29min)
Rtg.
1
Jonathon McNeill
2029
2
NM Patrick Sciacca
2016
3
NM Leland Fuerstman 1979
4
NM Shawn Pealer
1964
5
Keith Eubanks
1931
6
NM Daniel Cremisi
1909
7
George Melton
1880
8
Michael Kliber
1867
9
NM Emmanuel Carter 1863
10
Bill Connell
1847

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* Cremisi Takes Top Section of McAlister's XII with 4.5-.5 * Big Cookie VI, 4-SS, G60! Sat. Aug 1 * Biernacki =1st-2nd in G60 Action; Makes Expert! * 

The Charlotte Chess Club has 67 current members!
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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, 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
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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) Top Section $50 FREE Entry for other 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 "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!
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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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Congratulations to Expert Mark "Steeler" Biernacki (2019) who finished =1st-2nd Place in G60 Action with 3.5-.5 and smashed the Expert barrier for the first time!
(Rd:3 Biernacki-Cremisi 1-0)
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Congratulations to 15 year old NM
Daniel Cremisi (2213) who finished clear 1st Place in the Top Section of McAlister's XII with 4.5-.5. Clear 2nd Place was Expert Michael "Bolton" Kliber (2052) with 3.5-1.5

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Cremisi Takes Top; Lucas "B"; Little "C"; Cropper Lower Section of McAlister's XII

Charlotte, NC 7-22-15: A grand total of 33 of the most contented chess players in the Charlotte area converged upon this grand ballroom more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order to participate in McAlister's XII. In the Top Section, the CCC's #1 player, 15 year old NM Daniel Cremisi (2233) promptly traded off all of the pieces down to a R&P ending versus new CCC member Mark "Steeler" Biernacki (1950) and won a probably drawn ending to finish clear 1st Place with 4.5-.5 and pocket $50. Meanwhile, Expert Michael "Bolton" Kliber (2052) outplayed Dave "Dawuud" Richards (1766) to finish clear 2nd Place with 3.5-1.5. In addition, the Pride of Mental Hill, ex-Member of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM Leland "Ennui" Fuerstman (2005) prosecuted a "slightly faulty" counter attack against Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1792) who snagged a Pawn (See Game 1542) but blundered his Queen away?! In the "B" Section, Lucas finished clear 1st Place with 3-2. In addition, George "Cashman" Cashell (1632) cashed in on some nifty Rook and Pawn endgame play (See Game 1543) and defeated "Lord" Byron Butler (1460). In the "C" Section, "Little" Joe Little (1623) appeared to be losing to Mikey "Trout" Trott (1531) but somehow saved the game to finish clear 1st Place with 4-1. In addition, Conor McAvoy (1399) split the point with Scott LaPorte (1468). In the Lower Section, Danny Cropper (1393) started out loser but ended up winner against Charlene Howard (839) to finish clear 1st Place with 4-1 and win FREE entry into McAlister's XIII. In addition, Eric "Truth" Hartung (1352) defeated Debs Pedigo (1211), James Butterworth, III (1057) outplayed Addison Shonts (1279) (See Game 1541) and Michael "Tiger" Lyons (664) notched the point against Rich "Alert" Trela (974). In order to observe all results see "Current Crosstable." The CCC will conduct Rd:1 on Wednesday, Jul 27, 2015 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! Long live the CCC!  --- Big Cookie VI, Aug 1! 4-SS, G60!
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Mahan, Fuerstman =1st-2nd In Carlsen Section; Cropper Perfect in Caruana Section of Big Cookie V
Charlotte, NC 6-27-15: A grand total of 17 of the most loyal members of the CCC Royal Guard
gathered at this perfect chess facility more commonly known as McAlister's Deli in order to participate in Big Cookie V. The Carlsen Section witnessed the return of  Expert Wil "Mayhem" Mahan (2140) who dispatched of Kydriana Carter (1701) in Rd:1, Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1764) in Rd:2 and Dave "Dawuud" Richards (1772) in the final round to share the title with the pride of Mental Hill, ex-Member of the NCCA Hall of Fame, NM Leland "Ennui" Fuerstman (2031) who defeated 14 year old Ritvik Bodducherla (1711) in Rd:1 (See Game 1532), Lorenzo Carter (1921) in Rd:2 (See Game 1533) and Paul "Survivalist" Lucas (1764) in Rd:3 (See Game 1534) each finishing with 3-0 and winning $75. In the Caruana Section, Danny Cropper (1372) defeated Debs Pedigo (1200), Doug Mackey (1226) and Eric "Truth" Hartung (1369) to finish clear 1st Place with 3-0 and collect $60. Clear 2nd Place was Francois "the Frog" Gros (1303) who scored 2.5-.5, pocketed $30 and smashed  the 1300 barrier! For complete results (See Crosstable). The facility was perfect, the cuisine was excellent and the camaraderie made for a perfect afternoon of chess. Big Cookie VI, Aug 1. Fuerstman directed
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