AThe Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, January 19, 1964 - Page 72
Fischer Far Ahead In U.S. Title Tourney
The final cross-table of the United States Chess Championship Tournament points up the magnificent performance of six-time winner Bobby Fischer. His perfect score of 11-0 left the rest of the field far behind.
In second place was former champion Larry Evans, who won the title in 1961, when Fischer did not participate. Evans won six games, drew three and lost to Raymond Weinstein as well as to Fischer.
Pal Benko took third prize with a final total of 7-4. He lost to both the leaders, while winning five games and drawing four.
Close behind, in a tie for fourth, were former U.S champion Samuel Reshevsky and Dr. Anthony F. Saidy. Saidy won five games to Reshevsky's four, but also lost one more, to arrive at the same point total.
Following is a selection of games from the tournament.
