AThe Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, September 07, 1957
14 Year Old Wins U.S.A. Open
Bobby Fischer, boy wonder from New York, scored a sensational victory in the U.S.A. Open at Cleveland in which 176 competed, including a number of national masters. Arthur Bisguier national closed champion, tied in earned points, 10-2 each, but Bobby was awarded the title on the S-B tie-breaking system. Fischer defeated Don Byrne, who finished third, and Edmar Mednis among others.
The following game, played in last year's Canadian Open Championship, ended in a draw but was one of the most exciting of the tourney.
Sicilian Defense, R. Fischer vs. H. Matthai
