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Oakland Tribune Oakland, California Sunday, June 07, 1959
Russian Leader in Chess Tourney
Zurich, Switzerland, June 6—(AP)—Russian grand master Mikhail Tal took over the lead in the international chess tournament today when 16-year old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, N.Y., adjourned his match.
Tal boosted his point total to 11 points when he defeated Hein Donner of the Netherlands in 29 moves. Fischer remained in second place with 10 points after adjourning his match with Dieter Keller of Switzerland.
The Fischer-Keller match with Keller in an advantageous position will be completed tomorrow before Fischer and Tal tangle in the final round.
