ALongview Daily News Longview, Washington Tuesday, October 05, 1971 - Page 14
Yank, Red Vie For Chess Shot
Buenos Aires (AP) — American chess ace Bobby Fischer and the Soviet Union's Tigran Petrosian, a former world champion, enter the second game of a 12-game tournament today, with Fischer leading in the attempt to gain a match with the current world champion, Boris Spassky.
Fischer, a 28-year-old New Yorker, defeated the 42-year-old Russian in 40 moves Thursday night in a game that lasted about 4½ hours.
Fischer's opening in the first meeting was countered by a Sicilian defense. At his 11th turn, Petrosian surprised Fischer, and the young American took more than 20 minutes to formulate a response.
The game seemed headed for a draw, when Fischer forced one of his opponent's knights into a vulnerable position. After three more sharp moves by Fischer, Petrosian resigned on his 40th move.
The matches extend through Oct. 31.
