AReno Gazette-Journal Reno, Nevada Saturday, January 04, 1964 - Page 9
Brooklyn Wizard Defeats Nevadan In Chess Play
New York (AP)—Bobby Fischer, 20-year-old chess wizard from Brooklyn, has won his sixth U.S. championship. His perfect 11-0 score was the first in 70 years of major U.S. tourneys.
Second prize went to Larry Evans of Las Vegas, who scored 7½ points to 3½ for his opponents. Evans won the 1961 title.
First prize was $2,000 and second prize $1,000.
After his 11th victory Friday night, Fischer showed his opponent how the game could have ended in a draw. He defeated Dr. Anthony Saidy of Puerto Rico in 56 moves.
The game had been started Thursday.
Fischer won his first U.S. title at age 14 and has taken every one he's competed for since then. He skipped the 1961 competition.
The current U.S. chess championship tourney began Dec. 15 among 12 players.
