AThe Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Wednesday, August 02, 1961 - Page 72
U.S. Champion Fischer Loses Chess Round
Samuel Reshevsky defeated U.S. chess champion Bobby Fischer in 28 moves Tuesday night to advance to a 2-2 tie after seven games in their 16-game, $6,000 series.
Three of the seven games have ended in draws.
Reshevsky, 49, former U.S. champion, held only a slight edge in the game when on the 28th move his 18-year-old opponent took a pawn. The move allowed Reshevsky an overwhelming advantage and Fischer resigned.
About 80 persons watched the American Chess Foundation-sponsored game at the Herman Steiner Chess Club, 8801 Cashio St. The next game in the series will be played at the club Thursday night, starting at 6:30.
