AAsbury Park Press Asbury Park, New Jersey Wednesday, June 03, 1959
Fischer Is Chess Victim
Zurich, Switzerland (AP)—Bobby Fischer, U.S. champion from New York, was defeated by Yugoslavia's Svetozar Gligoric after 39 moves Sicilian opening in the 11th round of the International Chess Tournament yesterday.
It was Fischer's first defeat in the 10-nation tournament and seriously impaired his chances of overtaking the leader, Russian Mikhail Tal.
Tal's game against Andreas Dueckstein of Austria was adjourned after 47 moves Nimzoindian Defense. But even if Tal loses this game, he will remain one-half point ahead of Fischer and Gligoric, who are tied for second place in the over-all standings.
