ANew York Times, New York, New York, Wednesday, August 06, 1958
Fischer Plays Draw In Yugoslav Chess
Twenty-one players, representing twelve countries, began play in the interzonal tournament sponsored by the International Chess Federation in Portoroz, according to a report from Yugoslavia last night.
Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, 15-year-old United States champion, made his international debut in a closely fought match with O. Neikirch of Bulgaria. The encounter resulted in a creditable draw. Fischer had the white pieces.
The game between James T. Sherwin of New York, 24-year-old Columbia graduate, and Tigran Petrosian of Russia, was adjourned after forty moves. The position was regarded as even.
Mikhail Tal, national Soviet champion, and Pal Benko of Hungary were the sole winners. Four games were drawn and four adjourned.
