AChicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Sunday, August 17, 1958
A Bashful Chess Whiz's Exit Fizzes
PORTOROZ, Yugoslavia, Aug. 16 (AP)—Bobby Fischer, United States wonder kid, Saturday won his match against the Danish grand master, Bent Larsen, at the International chess tournament.
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 autograph.
Fischer's performance Saturday was considered the best in his short international career.
Playing White against Larsen, who used 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.
