New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, June 30, 1960 - Page 33
Evans, Korchnoi Play Chess Draw
New Yorker Is Held Even in Argentina and Is Tied for Lead by Unzicker
Larry Evans, a former United States chess champion, was held to a draw in forty-two moves yesterday in the fifth round of the international tournament at Buenos Aires, according to a report received here through South American news sources.
As a result the New Yorker was tied for the lead, with a score of 3½-1½, by Wolfgang Unzicker of West Germany. Unzicker gained a point by beating Osvaldo Bazan of Argentina.
Evans' opponent was Victor Korchnoi of the Soviet Union who set up a Gruenfeld defense.
The United States champion, Bobby Fischer, adjourned a Nimzowitsch defense with Erich Eliskases of Argentina. The South American was a pawn ahead.
Samuel Reshevsky, an ex-champion of the United States, drew in twenty-three moves with Svetozar Gligoric of Yugoslavia.
Pal Benko, United States, improve his standing with a victory over Wolfgang Uhlmann of East Germany in thirty-six moves.