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The Journal Times Racine, Wisconsin Sunday, November 01, 1959
World Candidates Tournament
Mikhail Tal lost ½ point of his 1½ point lead in round 26 as he drew with Petrosian while Paul Keres was winning from Pal Benko of the U.S. but Tal will be hard to beat since he faces Benko and Fischer in the final two rounds, with Benko in particular being badly outclassed in the select field. The standings after 26 rounds:
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Late Report: Tal won from Bobby Fischer in their 27th round game, and now needs only a draw with Benko in the final rounds to clinch the candidates title.
