AArizona Republic Phoenix, Arizona Friday, July 09, 1971 - Page 33
Fischer Ups Chess Lead
Denver (AP) — American grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeated Bent Larsen of Denmark last night to take a 2-0 lead in their 10-game chess match in the semifinals of the world chess championships.
There was little to choose between the players for the first 30 moves. The opening was a Sicilian defense with which both were thoroughly familiar.
Looking for a way to break through, Larsen took a great deal of time and was more than an hour behind Fischer at one point.
Fischer held his pawns back, maneuvering his pieces more effectively than Larsen, who advanced pawns on both flanks.
After an exchange of queens, Larsen was still determined to find winning chances. He moved a rook next to the black king and attempted to bring his other rook into attacking position.
Fischer had apparently foreseen this maneuver and had a sharp tactical reply ready. Larsen, with only two minutes left for five moves, could not find a saving move and lost two pawns.
