The Tennessean Nashville, Tennessee Friday, September 29, 1961 - Page 37
Tal Takes Chess Lead
Belgrade (AP)—Mikhail Tal of the Soviet Union, former world champion, took over the lead last night in the Bled International Chess Tournament with a total of 12 points. Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, N.Y., had 11 points. Fischer could tie Tal by winning a match adjourned last night with Paul Keres of Russia.