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Leland L. Fuerstman, 57, DOB 5-21-47 (Gemini). Born: Charlotte, N.C. 3 sons,  Mischa  (27),  Joseph (24),  Sammy (22), Grand Daughter Sidney Elizabeth (2), Grandson Nathaniel Edwin (3mo) and a cat named Fraidy (10). Earned AAS Degree in Business Administration from Central Piedmont Community College, Real Estate Investor & Owner of Fuerstman Realty.. Vietnam veteran (67'-68' ). Learned chess at age 5, taught by sister "Joan". First chess tournament was the 1970 "Groundhog" in Charlotte directed by R. Grady Brown. (Defeated a 1650 player in first tournament game!) Founded the Charlotte Chess Club in 1975. Achieved the title of National Master in 1985. Organized and directed hundreds of tournaments. Over the years. has served as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and "Gambit Editor" of the NCCA. 
Other interests include: entertaining beautiful Diane, guitar and vocal, pocket billiards, weight-lifting and workout, golf, tennis, swimming, journalism, cooking in and out and partying with chess cronies on weekends, and, partying with chess cronies Monday thru Friday. Dude, when does this guy have time to work?

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Other images of Diane,  Diane & Tubby

lelandfue@yahoo.com