The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, April 26, 1964 - Page 72
Fischer Scores In Exhibition Chess
U.S. chess champion Bobby Fischer won the vast majority of the games in short order in his exhibition of simultaneous play last Sunday at the Club Del Mar in Santa Monica.
The 21-year-old grandmaster faced 50 opponents. of whom he defeated 45, lost to James L. House, William Korst and Jaques Masson, and drew with Charles Clement and Ustader.
Several hundred spectators surrounded the large square formed by the players, and either tried to follow Fischer on his quick rounds, or remained in one place to observe several of the games.
Opening remarks were made by Al Epstein, manager of the club. Alexander Bisno, who had arranged the exhibition, introduced Fischer, then turned the session over to your editor, who acted as referee.
Before play started Fischer replied to a number of questions that had been submitted by those present. He again stated that he would not participate in the Interzonal Tournament.
Asked what he thought was a fair way to determine a challenger for the world championship, Fischer replied that he favored a tournament with not more than one representative from each country.
Did he want to win the world championship? It was not too important. Is chess getting too easy, as Jose Capablanca stated years ago? No, we still have much to learn. Who was the best player in the world, excluding himself? One of the Russians, probably Spassky.
Fischer scored better in his exhibition last week at Santa Barbara, where he won 49 games, lost to Bruce Allen and Tom McDermott, and drew with Don Hansford.
The event was organized by Jack Tanner. Following is one of Fischer's losses at Santa Monica.
