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The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Wednesday, October 19, 1960
U.S. Scores in Chess Olympics at Leipzig
Bobby Fischer, 17, Defeats Rumanian in 14 Moves; Americans Win Match, 3-1
By Isaac Kashdan, Times Chess Editor
LEIPZIG — The United States scored its first point in the chess Olympics in this East German city when its 17-year-old champion Bobby Fischer defeated Ghitescv of Rumania in 14 moves Tuesday.
The Rumanian had blundered, losing his queen for a bishop, and resigned immediately. The Americans won the match three-to-one.
In the middle game, Arthur Bisguier gained two pawns against Mititelu, defeating his Rumanian opponent in 36 moves. Robert Byrne began in inferior game against Radovici, but outplayed him in the end and won the second session.
The only loss for the American team came when William Lombardy tried for a win in an even position and lost ground materially. He forfeited on time in the 40th move.
The sensation of the first round came in the match against Holland, in which Dr. Max Euwe, former world champion, suffered defeat at the hands of 23-year-old Aaron of India who was playing his first international tournament.
Aaron gave up a pawn in the opening to develop an attack. He established two passed pawns, winning in fine style.
Russians Win
The top-rated Russian team had an easy time of it, winning 4-0 against Monaco. Representatives of the little monarchy were no match for former world champions Mikhail Botvinnik and Vassily Smyslov and grand master Paul Keres and Victor Korchnoi.
A real surprise was the 4-0 victory of Tunisia over Denmark. Other 4-0 shutouts were scored by Norway over France, Argentina over Malay, Hungary over Bolivia, Spain over Ecuador and Cuba over Lebanon.
