ANew York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, April 09, 1960
Spassky, Fischer Again Win
Boris Spassky of Russia and Bobby Fischer, the United States champion, the two leaders in the international chess tournament at Mar del Plata, Argentina, won again in the eighth round yesterday, according to last night's report through South American news sources.
Spassky, with a point score of 7½—½, defeated Erich Eliskases of Argentina in a Sicilian defense lasting thirty-six moves.
Fischer, second with 7—1, won in thirty-three moves on the black side of a Queen's pawn opening. After winning a piece, the American worked up a fine mating attack. The only other winner was Bernard Wexler of Argentina, who outplayed Carlos Bielicki of Argentina.
