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The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, May 21, 1960
Title Re-Match A Possibility
The chess world would unquestionably like to see M. Botvinnik exercise his right to a return match in 1961 with M. Tal, his recent conqueror for the world title. Whether he will do so remains his decision. His recovery against V. Smyslov in 1958 may induce him to try again, now that he understands better the strength and weaknesses of his opponent. In future the FIDE will abolish the right and the ex-champion will be seeded into the Challengers tourney of the next series.
Fischer Winged By Obsolete Weapon
Bobby Fischer second round loss to Boris Spassky in the Mar del Plata international came through his acceptance of the old-fashioned King's Gambit. However, he managed to overcome the handicap by following up with a remarkable string of victories which enabled him to tie Spassky in the final standing.
