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Sunday Gazette-Mail Charleston, West Virginia Sunday, October 01, 1961
The United States champion, Bobby Fischer, continues to set a blazing pace in the Bled, Yugoslavia, international tournament. After 15 of the 19 rounds had been completed, Fischer was tied with ex-world champion Mikhail Tal of Russia for the lead, with an 11 to 4 score. Close behind were Gligoric, Keres and Petrosian, with the other American, Arthur Bisguier, getting his second wind an forging up, among the leaders.
Through 15 rounds Fischer has remained undefeated and he had the great satisfaction of winning from Tal in the second round. Undoubtedly, the recent match with Samuel Reshevsky helped to get Fischer into top form. And it is probable that he learned a few fine points about the end-game from Reshevsky, who displayed a superior mastery in that department over his younger opponent.
We are of the opinion that Fischer will finish in first place in this event at Bled; either alone or in a tie with Tal. Fischer is the youngest competitor but he also has had enough experience by now so that he is unlikely to blow his chances in the final few sessions.
