AArizona Republic Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, August 17, 1958
U.S. Youth, 15, Captures Chess Play
Portoroz, Yugoslavia (AP) — United States wonder kid Bobby Fischer yesterday triumphed in his match against Danish grand master Bent Larsen at the International Chess tournament here.
The 15-year-old American international chess master received strong applause after his success.
The publicity-shy boy tried to escape from the big tournament hall by a side way. But he was caught by hundreds of chess fans who wanted his autographs.
Fischer's performance was considered the best in his short international career.
Playing white against Larsen who defended himself in a Sicilian defense, the Brooklyn high school lad boldly sacrificed a pawn and quality in order to get more room for his well-planned attack.
Larsen gave up after 30 moves when he was in a lost position.
