AThe Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, March 08, 1964 - Page 96
Fischer Exhibition
Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, who at age 21 has already won the U.S. chess championship six times, will visit Los Angeles next month on his cross-country exhibition tour.
His first engagement here will he a 50-board simultaneous exhibition Sunday afternoon. April 12, at the Knickerbocker Hotel, 1714 Ivar Ave. in Hollywood. The charge for playing will be $3.50 per board, and $1 for spectators.
This will be sponsored by the Herman Steiner Chess Club. Reservations should be made in advance by writing to the club at 8801 Cashio St. Play will start promptly at 1 p.m. Players not ready by that time may be replaced.
The following Sunday afternoon, April 19, Fischer will appear at the Club Del Mar, 1910 Ocean Front, Santa Monica. Commencing at 2 p.m. Fischer will deliver a lecture and then take on 50 opponents in simultaneous play.
The charge here will be $1 for players with spectators admitted free. The club will select the 50 players from those applying. Anyone interested should write to the club, or call Alexander Bisno at EX 9-9201.
On Saturday, April 18, Fischer will appear at the Recreation Center in Santa Barbara. For reservations and further details write to Jack Tanner, 1505 Grand, Santa Barbara.
Your editor is particularly interested in this visit, as we will make every effort to convince Fischer to participate in the Interzonal Tournament in May. This is the next step on the road to the world champion-ship, and our young genius should take this opportunity.
