AThe Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Monday, July 19, 1971 - Page 19
Fischer Wins 5th Straight Chess Game
Denver (UPI) — Robert Fischer of the United States won his fifth straight game Sunday night against Bent Larsen of Denmark, raising the possibility of another shutout against one of the world's top chess aces.
Fischer now leads 5-0 in a semifinal match of the world candidates' tournament to decide who will play Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union for his world chess title in 1972.
The match appeared virtually over Sunday night since Fischer needs only a half a point—a draw—on one of the remaining five games. Larsen must win all five to force the match to a draw and into extra games.
Larsen resigned the match after 46 moves. The sixth game is scheduled for Tuesday night at Temple Buell College in Denver.
Fischer made chess history in the quarterfinals of the present tournament series when he defeated Mark Taimanov 6-0, the first such shutout recorded in a match between two grandmasters at this level.
