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Asbury Park Press Asbury Park, New Jersey Sunday, October 17, 1971 - Page 52
The Chessboard Sun, Oct 17, 1971 – Page 52 · Asbury Park Press (Asbury Park, New Jersey) · Newspapers.com
The Chessboard: Fischer's Streak Unequaled
Bobby Fischer of the United States extended his winning streak to 20 games by winning the first game of his match against Tigran Petrosian of the Soviet Union, but saw his skein end there as he was defeated in the second game by the former world's champion.
Nonetheless, Fischer could look back with satisfaction on a record extending back to the final rounds of the interzonal tournament in Spain last year, in which he won his last seven games. His streak continued as he defeated Mark Taimanov of the Soviet Union 6-0 in their candidates' match, and won over Bent Larsen of Denmark by the same score.
Fischer's feat is unequaled in the long history of chess and there is little doubt that it will stand for years to come.
Here is the score of Fischer first victory over Petrosian in the Buenos Aires match to determine who will meet Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union for the world title.
Sicilian Defense, Fischer (White) Petrosian (Black)
The Chessboard Sunday, October 17, 1971 Asbury Park Press Asbury Park, New Jersey Chess Problem No. 229 by A....
Posted by Bobby Fischer's True History on Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Chess Problem No. 229 by A. Feoktisov. Chess Life and Review, 1970. White mates in 2 moves.
FEN 8/1n1B4/1R1qp3/2Pk4/R2B3Q/6p1/6K1/8 w - - 0 1
