The Chessboard 05 Jan 1969, Sun Asbury Park Press (Asbury Park, New Jersey) Newspapers.com
3-D Chess 04 Jan 1969, Sat Asbury Park Press (Asbury Park, New Jersey) Newspapers.com
Chess Draw Warnings Are Handed Out 07 Jan 1969, Tue Asbury Park Press (Asbury Park, New Jersey) Newspapers.com
Chess Draw Warnings Are Handed Out
Hastings, England (AP)—The controller of the Times and Hastings International Chess Congress warned competitors yesterday against fixing drawn games—apparently after a draw between two Russian masters.
In the eighth round Sunday former world champion Vassily Smyslov, 47, and 22-year-old Vladimir Tumakov agreed to a draw after 27 minutes play.
W. Ritson Morry, games controller and international judge, warned the players:
“So far this congress has mercifully not produced the lamentable state of affairs which we witnessed last year, and most of the games have produced good fighting chess.
“Nevertheless, in rounds six and eight there occurred two short draws between leading players which, while not as yet suggestive of any general or drawing conspiracy, are not of the sporting standard which the many visitors to this congress have a right to expect.”
Morry threatened to declare both players losers if it was clear that a draw had been prearranged.
The Russians made no comment about the criticism of their drawn game.
Smyslov gave his own reply in the ninth round by efficiently disposing of Cenek Kottnauer of Britain in 24 moves in three hours of play.
Soviet Champ Wins International Crown 09 Jan 1969, Thu Asbury Park Press (Asbury Park, New Jersey) Newspapers.com
