New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, August 16, 1958
Fischer, Auerbach Draw In 31 Moves
Surviving another great test in the interzonal tournament of the International Chess Federation at Portoroz, Bobby Fischer drew in the seventh round against Yuri Auerbach of Russia, according to a report last night from Yugoslavia.
The Soviet grandmaster had the initiative and choice of opening but could make no headway against the 15-year-old United States champion from Brooklyn. They agreed to a draw after thirty-one moves. Fischer, with a score of 3—3, remained in a tie for thirteenth place with Laszlo Szabo of Hungary.
The other American, James T. Sherwin of New York, played white against Dr. Miroslav Filip of Czechoslovakia. They also drew in thirty-one moves.
Of the ten games scheduled, seven were drawn and one was adjourned. The others were won by Tigran Petrosian of Russia and Raul Sanguinetti of Argentina. Petrosian's victory placed him at the head of the standing with 5½—1½
Fridrik Olafsson of Iceland, who has a chance to overtake the leader, adjourned his game with Otto Neikirch of Bulgaria after forty-one moves.
