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January 01 1957
Boys' Life - Jan 1957 — Here are the Tops In 1956. — Archers and Artists, golfers and geniuses, America's juniors performed brilliantly. — Take a pair of mental wizards such as Bobby Fischer and Fred Safier. Bobby demonstrates his talent over a chess board—or more accurately—over chess boards. The thirteen year old chess master from Read More
January 19 1957
The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada Saturday, January 19, 1957 — Chess News, Views & Moves by D.M. Le Dain — Hans Berliner, who competed in the Canadian Open, won the Eastern States Open at Washington, 6-1. N. Rossolimo, Bobby Fischer, W. Lombardy and A. Fuerstein tied next with 5½-1½ each. 56 took part. Results Read More
January 28 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, January 28, 1957 — Shipman Keeps Lead In Chess Event Here Walter J. Shipman yesterday gained his third consecutive victory without loss in section one of the championship semi-finals at the Manhattan Chess Club. His opponent was Alexander Kevitz, former titleholder, who erred in Read More
February 03 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, February 03, 1957 — Shipman Sets Pace —Leading the field of twenty-four with a score of three straight victories in the first section of the championship semi-finals at the Manhattan Chess Club, Walter J. Shipman will meet Arthur Feuerstein in the fourth round this afternoon. The latter has Read More
February 09 1957
The Province Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Saturday, February 09, 1957 — Young Bobby Fischer (13) of Brooklyn, N.Y. — shows promise of becoming one of the world's greatest chess players. In a recent speed tournament at the Manhattan C.C. he was undefeated, finishing ahead of U.S. champion Arthur Bisguier and William Lombardy (who Read More
February 18 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, February 18, 1957 — Pavey Gains In Chess —Beats Fischer to Qualify for Manhattan Club Title Play, Max Pavey, the defending champion, yesterday won his adjourned game from Bobby Fischer, a 13-year-old Brooklyn player, and qualified for title play in the Manhattan Chess Club championship. Read More
February 21 1957
The Ithaca Journal Ithaca, New York Thursday, February 21, 1957 — Brooklyn Schoolboy Hailed As New Chess Prodigy —New York —(AP)— A quiet group huddled around a table in the corner of the Marshall Chess Club, watching an almost unbelievable game. The players were Donald Byrne, a chess master, and Bobby Fischer, a 13-year-old Read More
February 22 1957
February 23 1957
The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada Saturday, February 23, 1957 — Robert J. Fischer Rapid Tourney Victory at Manhattan Chess Club — Robert J. Fischer vs. A. di Camillo, Eastern States Open, Washington, 1956. White to play and win. — Bobby Fischer, known in N.Y. circles as “Baby Fuscher,” won a rapid tourney at the Manhattan C.C., Read More
February 24 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, February 24, 1957 — Wanaktek Shares Open Chess Lead — Results in second and third-round of tournament.
February 25 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, February 25, 1957 — Eight tied at 4-2; Fischer vs J. Goldsmith — They were Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old player from Brooklyn; Eliot Hearst, Claude Hillinger and William Lombardy of New York… Also, Lombardy beat M. Tilles of Baltimore; DeCamillo defeated R. Weinstein of New York; Read More
March 07 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, March 07, 1957 — Dr. Euwe to Play Here — The Manhattan Chess Club reported yesterday the arrival of Dr. Max Euwe of Amsterdam, a former world chess champion. Dr. Euwe will play exhibition games at the club Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. His opponent will be 13-year-old Bobby Read More
March 09 1957
March 10 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, March 10, 1957 — Dr. Max Euwe vs. Bobby Fischer —Dr. Max Euwe of Amsterdam, chess champion of the world in 1935, yesterday defeated Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old Brooklyn player, after twenty moves in the first of two-timed exhibition games at the Manhattan Chess Club. The Read More
March 11 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, March 11, 1957 — Dr. Euwe Plays Draw —The second game of the exhibition series between Dr. Max Euwe of Amsterdam and Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn resulted in a draw after 41 moves at the Manhattan Chess Club. The 13-year-old student played white and adopted a Ruy Lopez. He succeeded Read More
March 31 1957
May 04 1957
The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, May 04, 1957 — Dr. Max Euwe Vs. Bobby Fischer at Manhattan Chess Club — Dr. Max Euwe, former world champion from Holland, over on a business trip, played several exhibition games with prodigy Bobby Fischer in the Manhattan C.C. He won the first quickly but had to concede a draw, a Read More
May 27 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, May 27, 1957 — Manhattan Club Ahead — “William Lombardy, Walter J. Shipman and Bobby Fischer also gained triumphs for the Manhattan Club. Saul Wachs was the only other Marshall Club winner.”
June 11 1957
Daily News New York, New York Tuesday, June 11, 1957 — Chess Star, 14, Invited — Chess expert Bobby Fischer, 14, of 560 Lincoln Place, has been tapped for international competition. The Erasmus High freshmen, according to the British Chess Journal, has been invited to be one of 10 players from various countries to play in the year's top Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, June 11, 1957 — Brooklyn Boy Is Invited To Play Chess Masters —Bobby Fischer, a Brooklyn youngster who is stumping many adults with his ability to maneuver chessmen, may take part in one of the year's top international tournaments. The 14-year-old freshman at Erasmus Hall Read More
June 13 1957
June 14 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, June 14, 1957 — Reshevsky Beats 6 of 10 Foes — The time limit was ten seconds a move. Victorious over Reshevsky were Irving Heitner, Carl Burger, Bobby Fischer and Arthur Feuerstein.
June 16 1957
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, June 16, 1957 — Manhattan Club Wins — Once more the championship of the Metropolitan Chess League of New York depended on the final match between the Manhattan and Marshall Chess Clubs. The Manhattan team, which has won with almost monotonous regularity, was Read More
June 21 1957
June 23 1957
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, June 23, 1957 — Experience Beats Youth — Dr. Max Euwe of Holland, former world champion was in New York recently on a short business trip. Taking advantage of his presence, he was matched in two exhibition games against Bobby Fischer, star of the up and coming generation. Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, June 23, 1957 — Another Child Prodigy Stirs Chess World —Bobby Fischer, at 14, Hailed as ‘Genius’ in Leap to Fame, Brooklyn Schoolboy Addicted to Game Since He Was 6, By Gay Talese. At an air-conditioned bar the other day rear the Manhattan Chess Club, Robert James Fischer, wearing Read More
The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, Sunday, June 23, 1957 — Child Prodigies In Chess — The latest, and very possibly the most talented addition to the ranks, is 13-year-old Bobby Fischer. After winning the USA Junior Championship when still 12, and showing exceptional ability in a number of other events, including the Read More
June 27 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, June 27, 1957 — The U.S. Junior Championship — open to players under 20, will begin July 8 at San Francisco. Bobby Fischer may compete in this event, but it is also possible that the 14-year-old Brooklyn star will travel to Iceland as a member of the American team that will compete there for Read More
July 1957
Bobby Fischer Playing in the 1957 New Western Open, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Original b/w via USA TODAY Network
July 04 1957
July 05 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, July 05, 1957 — Fischer Gains In Chess —Brooklyn Boy Beats Fauber at Milwaukee—Evans Wins, Milwaukee, July 4—Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, Larry Evans of New York and Donald Byrne of Ann Arbor, Mich., scored decisive victories in the first round of the Western chess tournament today. Evans, Read More
July 06 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, July 6, 1957 — Fischer Defeats Elo In 49 Moves; Evans and Byrne Also Notch Second-Round Victories in Western Title Chess —Milwaukee, July 5—Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, the United States open junior champion, and Larry Evans of New York, former champion of the United States, won again Read More
July 07 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, July 07, 1957 — Evans Captures 2 Chess Matches - New Yorker Shares Lead at Milwaukee With Whitaker, Byrne and Szedlacsek —Milwaukee, July 6. — Larry Evans of New York and three other players, undefeated after four rounds of the Western chess tournament, were tied for the lead today. The Read More
July 08 1957
Bobby Fischer playing in round 1 of the United States Junior Open in San Francisco, California, July 08, 1957. His opponent is James Bennett. Young Fischer wins U.S. Junior in San Francisco, 1957.
July 09 1957
July 10 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, July 08, 1957 — Byrne Takes Milwaukee Chess After Tie With Evans Is Broken — Milwaukee, July 7 — Donald Byrne of Ann Arbor, Mich., triumphed in the Western chess tournament tonight. … Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old Brooklyn player, was seventh at 6—2 and .287.
July 11 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, July 11, 1957 — Chess With Sam Laird — All American chess players are aware of the rapid rise of Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old Brooklyn lad, to prominence in the game. It may surprise many of them, however to learn that Bobby recently defeated Samuel Reshevsky, long recognized as our our Read More
July 12 1957
July 13 1957
July 14 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, July 14, 1957 — Bobby Fischer is Ahead — San Francisco, July 13—After seven rounds of the tournament for the national junior chess championship. Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, the defending champion, is leading with a score of 6½-½. Bobby is followed by Gilbert Ramirez of this city with 6—1. Read More
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, July 14, 1957 — Three Juniors Tied in Title Tourney — After three rounds Stephen Sholomson, only Los Angeles entrant, was tied at 3-0 with Defending Champion Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, N.Y., and William Haines of Sacramento. Gilbert, Ramirez of San Francisco, California Read More
The Courier-Journal Louisville, Kentucky Sunday, July 14, 1957 — The King's Men - Byrne Wins Milwaukee Tournament — But while Byrne was first under the wire, it was a 14-year-old prodigy from Brooklyn, Bobby Fischer, that stole the limelight by defeating Dr. Erich W. Marchand, Rochester, N.Y., in the final round. The youngster finished Read More
July 15 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, July 15, 1957 — Fischer Retains Title —San Francisco, July 14—Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old Brooklyn player, retained the championship today in the United States junior chess tournament with a total of 8½ points. He won eight matches and drew one in the nine rounds. The runner-up was Gilbert Read More
July 18 1957
Daily News New York, New York Thursday, July 18, 1957 — Chess Junket Funds Sought — The United States Chess Federation is seeking the necessary funds to permit the U.S. junior chess champion, Bobby Fischer, 14, of 650 Lincoln Place, to accept an invitation to play in Russia. Because of his age, the federation feels Bobby should be Read More
July 20 1957
The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, July 20, 1957 — Invitation to Hastings Christmas Tournament — Young Bobby Fischer, New York, will be invited to the Hastings Xmas Premier. Russia is also interested in a visit from the prodigy.
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, July 20, 1957 — World of Chess - Robert Fischer in Lead at San Francisco — Last year's National Junior chess champion Robert Fischer is in the lead 7½-½ at San Francisco to repeat his victory. He is 15.
July 21 1957
The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, July 21, 1957 — Fischer Wins Title In Junior Tourney — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, N.Y., a veteran at 14, retained his title of junior chess champion of the United States, winning 8½-½ in the tournament concluded last week in San Francisco. Fischer was matched with most of the leaders Read More
July 25 1957
Deseret News and Salt Lake Telegram Salt Lake City, Utah Thursday, July 25, 1957 — Let's Play Chess: Utahn, 15, Plays Well In U.S. Open Tourney — Richard Owen, Utah's 15-year-old budding chess genius, returned from the United States Junior Open Chess Championship in San Francisco with the remarkably high score of 4½-4½. This was Read More
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, July 25, 1957 — Bobby Fischer at San Francisco — Bobby Fischer, of Brooklyn, after finishing sixth behind Donald Byrne, the winner, and Larry Evans in the Western Open at Milwaukee, has successfully defended his national junior championship at San Francisco. The 14-year-old Brooklyn Read More
July 28 1957
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, July 28, 1957 — Bobby Fischer takes sixth place with 6-2 — Bobby Fischer took sixth place with 6-2. Following are games from the tournament… Elo Vs. Fischer
Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, July 28, 1957 — Invitation to Fischer — United States Junior Chess Champion Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn has been invited to play chess in Russia the latter part of August. Because of his youth, 14 years, the U.S. Chess Federation feels it advisable that he be accompanied by Read More
July 29 1957
The Sandusky Register Sandusky, Ohio Monday, July 29, 1957 — Chess Tourney — Cleveland, July 29 (UP) — Some 400 players from all over the nation will gather here next Monday to vie for the national chess championship title and prize of $1,000.
August 03 1957
The Marion Star Marion, Ohio Saturday, August 03, 1957 — National Chess Meet To Start in Cleveland — Cleveland (AP) — A 14-year-old prodigy and a 57-year-old world champion are among the entries in the 58th National Open Chess tournament which opens here Monday. Robert Fischer of New York, who started to play chess when he was Read More
August 06 1957
August 07 1957
August 08 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, August 08, 1957 — Seven New Yorkers Victors in Second Round of Open Tourney in Cleveland — Seven of the New Yorkers in the annual open championship of the United States Chess Federation at the Hotel Manger today won their second-round matches and registered scores of 2—0 Read More
August 09 1957
Jim Thorpe Times News, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 09, 1957 — Bobby Fischer Waits on Visa to Compete With Russian Players — Bobby Fischer, 14, of New York, junior chess champion, studies his next move as he awaits a visa so that he can compete with Russian players. The U.S. Chess Federation has cabled Communist leader Read More
The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, Friday, August 09, 1957 — Chess Group Asks Soviet Visa Speed — Cleveland, August 8 (AP)—The U.S. Chess Federation cabled Soviet Leader Nikita S. Khrushchev today with a request that he help speed up visas for two contestants in the federation's tournament here for their trip to Moscow to Read More
August 10 1957
The Province Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Saturday, August 10, 1957 — Bobby Fischer Invited to Play in Russia After U.S. Open Championship — The USCF announces that Robert James (Bobby) Fischer, Brooklyn, N.Y., 14-year-old twice winner of the U.S. junior chess championship, has been invited to play in Russia after the Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, August 10, 1957 — Fischer Tied in Chess Tourney at Cleveland — Arthur Bisguier, the United States champion; Paul Brandts, Karl Burger, Bobby Fischer and Edmar Mednis, also New Yorkers, are tied at 3½—½, along with Robert Byrne of Indianapolis and Gilbert J. Ramirez of San Francisco. Read More
August 11 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, August 11, 1957 — Two Players Pace Cleveland Chess — The United States champion, Arthur B. Bisguier of New York, was held to a draw by Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old player from Brooklyn. Both are 4—1, with Karl Burger of New York, Atillio Di Camillo of Philadelphia and Fuster.
August 12 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, August 12, 1957 — Half point behind — Half a point behind, all with 5-1 scores, were Robert Byrne of Indianapolis, Geza Fuster of Toronto and Karl Burger, Bobby Fischer, Edmar Mednis and Allen Kaufman, all of New York.
August 13 1957
The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Tuesday, August 13, 1957 — 2 Tied for First In Chess Tourney — Cleveland, August 12 (AP)—At the half-way point of the U.S. Chess Federation's open tournament, Donald Byrnes of New York and Hans Berliner of Washington, D.C. are tied for the lead with 5½ points. Tied for second place with five points are Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, August 13, 1957 — National Open Tournament, Bobby Fischer Tied for Second Place — Addison, at 6—1, tied for second place with Bobby Fischer and Edmar Mednis, both of New York.
August 14 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Wednesday, August 14, 1957 — U.S. Open Tourney — Fourteen-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn had a tally of 7—1. Fischer beat Edmar Mednis of New York University. This placed the Brooklyn lad in the runner-up position and he was automatically paired with the leader for the ninth round. Read More
Courier-Post Camden, New Jersey Wednesday, August 14, 1957 — New York Boy Leads In U.S. Chess Tourney — Cleveland, Aug. 14 (UP) — Bobby Fischer, 14, of New York, pulled ahead of the field Tuesday night in the 58th annual National Open Chess Tournament, besting the previously undefeated Donald Byrne. Fischer today led the field of 176 Read More
August 15 1957
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, Thursday, August 15, 1957 — Boy 14, Leads Chess Tourney — Cleveland, O., August 15 (UP)—Bobby Fischer, 14 years old, of Brooklyn, N.Y., emerged today as the man to beat in the fifty-eighth annual United States open chess tournament. Fischer played to a draw in the tenth round last night with Read More
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, August 15, 1957 — Boy, 14, Tops Play in Chess Tourney — Cleveland, Aug. 15 (UP)—Bobby Fischer, 14, of Brooklyn, emerged today as the man to beat in the 58th annual U.S. Open Chess Tournament, with prospects that he will become the youngest open champion in the history of U.S. Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, August 15, 1957 — Fischer Captures Lead In U.S. Chess — Cleveland, Aug. 14—After compiling a score of 7½-½ in his first eight games in the annual tournament for the open championship of the United States Chess Federation, Donald Byrne of Ann Arbor, Mich., was beaten in Read More
The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, Thursday, August 15, 1957 — Shows ’Em How — Cleveland, Aug. 14 (AP) —Bobby Fischer, the 14-year-old chess wizard from Brooklyn, N.Y., took over the lead of the open tournament of the U.S. Chess Federation today by winning his ninth round game from Donald Byrne of New York. That gave Read More
August 16 1957
Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Friday, August 16, 1957 — Two Share Lead In U.S. Open: Fischer and Donald Byrne Tied for First Place — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn was held to a draw by Robert Byrne of Indianapolis, Donald's older brother. Fischer and Donald Byrne are tied for first place at 8½-1½.
New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, August 16, 1957 — Donald Byrne Ties Fischer In U.S. Chess — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn was held to a draw by Robert Byrne of Indianapolis, Donald's older brother. Fischer and Donald are tied for first place at 8½—1½.
The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 16, 1957 — Chess Expert Ponders — Bobby Fischer, 14, chews his tongue as he takes the lead for the U.S. Open Chess Championship in Cleveland. If the Brooklyn boy keeps the lead, he will be youngest champ in history. Bobby is one of four contestants playing the final round Read More
- Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Friday, August 16, 1957 — In The Lead — IN THE LEAD — Bobby Fischer, 14, chews his tongue as he makes one of the moves that has placed him in the lead for the U.S. Open Chess Championship in Cleveland, O. If the Brooklyn boy holds his lead through the final round today, he will become the Read More
August 17 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, August 17, 1957 — Fischer Captures Open Chess Title — 14-Year-Old Erasmus High Student Wins U.S. Crown —Bisguier Is Second — Cleveland, Aug. 16—Bobby Fischer, 14 years old, a student at Erasmus Hall High in Brooklyn, tonight won the annual tournament for the open championship of the Read More
The News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday, August 17, 1957 — U.S. Chess Title Won By Brooklyn Boy, 14 — CLEVELAND, August 17 (AP)— When tournament directors last night declared defending champion Arthur B. Bisguier, 26, of New York the winner of the U.S. Chess Federation's Open Tournament, 14-year-old Bobby Fischer Read More
The Daily Times, New Philadelphia, Ohio, Saturday, August 17, 1957 — New Chess Champ Only 14 Years Old — Cleveland (INS) — Bobby Fischer, 14, of Brooklyn, N.Y. captured the U.S. open chess tournament championship in Cleveland Friday night to become the youngest person ever to win the crown.
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, August 17, 1957 — The World of Chess: Boy, 14, Real Champ — Robert Fischer, 14, has shouldered himself into the front rank of American chess experts. He cannot be discounted because of his youth because he is now a seasoned tournament player with a record of successes never before Read More
The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, August 17, 1957 — Bobby Fischer Retains U.S. Junior Title — Bobby Fischer, 14 yr. old N.Y. master, retained the USA Junior title at San Francisco, 8½-½ pts. Gil Ramirez, San Francisco, held Bobby to a draw and placed second with 7½-1½. Thirty-three from eight states competed. Spreckles- Read More
- The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York, Saturday, August 17, 1957 — Protest Pays Off In Chess Tourney —When tournament directors last night declared defending champion Arthur B. Bisguier, 26, of New York the winner of the U.S. Chess Federation's open tournament, 14-year-old Bobby Fischer protested that there had been a Read More
- The Salem News, Salem, Ohio, Saturday, August 17, 1957 — Youth, 14, Declared Chess Tourney Victor — When tournament directors Friday night declared defending champion Arthur B. Bisguier, 26, of New York the winner of the U.S. Chess Federation's open tournament, 14-year-old Bobby Fischer protested that there had been a mistake in Read More
- Wellsville Daily Reporter, Wellsville, New York, Saturday, August 17, 1957 — Mistake in Chess Scoring Ends with Young Champion — When tournament directors last night declared defending champion Arthur B. Bisguier, 26, of New York the winner of the U.S. Chess Federation's open tournament, 14-year-old Bobby Fischer protested that Read More
- The Circleville Herald, Circleville, Ohio, Saturday, August 17, 1957 — Alert Boy, 14, Wins Chess Championship — When tournament directors Friday night declared defending champion Arthur B. Bisguier, 26, of New York the winner of the U.S. Chess Federation's open tournament, 14-year-old Bobby Fischer protested. Tournament officials spent Read More
- The Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio, Saturday, August 17, 1957 — Boy, 14, New Chess Champ —When tournament directors last night declared defending champion Arthur B. Bisguier, 26, of New York the winner of the U.S. Chess Federation's Open Tournament, 14-year-old Bobby Fischer protested that there had been a mistake in Read More
August 18 1957
The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, August 18, 1957 — Byrne And Fischer Tied In Semifinal — With one round remaining to be played in the Open Championship of the U.S. Chess Federation at the Manger Hotel in Cleveland, Donald Byrne of Ann Arbor, Mich., is tied for first place with Junior Champion Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, Read More
Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, August 18, 1957 — Bobby Fischer and National Open — After the first week of play in the National Open at the Hotel Manger in Cleveland, Allen Kaufman of the Marshall Chess Club in New York has undisputed possession of first place. He has won all games played. Several are now tied for Read More
The Daily Herald, Provo, Utah, Sunday, August 18, 1957 — 14-Year-Old Cops U.S. Chess Title — Cleveland, Ohio (UP) — Robert Fischer, 14, of Brooklyn N.Y. won the championship title of the 58th annual National Open Chess Tournament Friday night, besting any number of older players before tying tournament veteran Arthur Bisguier Read More
Medford Mail Tribune, Medford, Oregon, Sunday, August 18, 1957 — Chess Champion — Cleveland, Ohio—(UP)—Robert Fischer, 14, of Brooklyn, N.Y., won the championship of the 58th annual National Open besting any number of older players before tying tournament veteran Arthur Bisguier of New York City.
Sunday News Lancaster, Pennsylvania Sunday, August 18, 1957 — 14-Year-Old Boy Captures Chess Title — Cleveland, Aug. 17 — (INS) — A 14-year-old Brooklyn, New York, boy is the youngest person to ever hold the U.S. Open Chess Federation championship. The prodigy, Bobby Fischer, won the title although he was tied at 19-game Read More
- The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sunday, August 18, 1957 — Robert Fischer Wins the Championship Title of the 58th Annual National Open Chess Tournament — Robert Fischer, 14, of Brooklyn, N.Y. won the championship title of the 58th annual National Open Chess Tournament last night, beating a series of older players, Read More
- Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Sunday, August 18, 1957 — I Was Rooked Says Kid Chess Star—He Was! — Cleveland, Aug. 17 (AP)—When tournament directors last night declared Arthur B. Bisguier, defending champion of New York, the winner of the United States Chess Federation's Open tournament Bobby Fischer, 14, protested Read More
August 22 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, August 22, 1957 — Bobby Fischer Becomes New Cleveland Open Champion — Two players still in their teens have just captured two major tournaments… The other youthful star to gain new laurels for himself this month is Robert Fischer, sensational 14-year-old from Brooklyn. Bobby became the Read More
Deseret News and Salt Lake Telegram Salt Lake City, Utah Thursday, August 22, 1957 — New Titleholder — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old student at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, won the annual tournament for the open championship of the United States Chess Federation at the Manger Hotel in Cleveland. Bobby Read More
The Guardian London, Greater London, England Thursday, August 22, 1957 — Chess — The 14-year-old American prodigy Bobby Fischer, who will play in the next Hastings Congress is leading the United States open championship.
August 23 1957
The Province Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Friday, August 23, 1957 — Bobby Fischer to Play in Next Hastings Congress — U.S. Western Open tournament held in Milwaukee with 123 entries, was won by Donald Byrne, who outplayed Larry Evans, the runner-up. Hans Berliner, Samuel Popel and Povilas Tautvaisas tied for third to fifth Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, August 23, 1957 — Manhattan Chess Club Reception —“ Byrne is one of the three guests to be feted tonight at a reception at the Manhattan Chess Club. The others are William Lombardy, who won the world junior championship at Toronto a week ago, and Bobby Fischer, 14, the United Read More
August 24 1957
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, August 24, 1957 — World of Chess — Robert Fischer, 14-year-old prodigy, who has won the U.S. junior championship two years running has just captured the U.S. Open Championship. This is an incredible performance when it is considered that his opposition included both Donald and Read More
August 25 1957
The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, August 25, 1957 — Fischer Takes Open Event At Cleveland — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old student at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, won the Open Championship of the U.S. Chess Federation in the tournament concluded last week at Cleveland, according to a report from the New Read More
Hartford Courant Hartford, Connecticut Sunday, August 25, 1957 — U.S. Junior Champion and U.S. Open Champion — The tournament for junior chess players, held at San Francisco, was attended by 33 players, mostly from the coast, and was won by Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn with a score of 8½-½. U.S. Open Champion The tournament held at the Read More
August 27 1957
The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, August 27, 1957 — Sayre Youth, Chess, Bobby Fischer — Impossible? Consider the case of Bobby Fischer, 14 Bobby started playing chess at the age of six, when most children are having a hard time learning to read. On Aug. 17 he was declared the winner of the U.S. open tournament in Read More
August 30 1957
August 31 1957
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, August 31, 1957 — Fischer At Cleveland —World of Chess - Robert Fischer, 14-year-old U.S. Open chess champion, shared first prize with runner-up Arthur Bisguier. The two players drew in the scoring but Fischer won the tie-break. The prodigy has been extravagantly publicized as the Read More
Daily News New York, New York Saturday, August 31, 1957 — Chess Is His Game — Erasmus’ Bobby Fischer gave up basketball playing to devote all his energy to chess. The 14-year-old sophomore, who now ranks with the best five in the U.S. hopes to meet Russia's top chessmen during the winter.
September 01 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, September 01, 1957 — Mengarini and Fischer Win — East Orange, N.J., Aug. 31—Dr. Ariel Mengarini of New York, former national amateur champion, and Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, United States open champion, today notched their second straight victories in the open tournament of the New Read More
September 02 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, September 02, 1957 — Tied for second at 3½—½ — were Arthur Feuerstein and Bobby Fischer, both of New York, and Robert Sobel of Philadelphia. At 3—1 were James T. Sherwin, Paul Brandts, Joseph Richman and Mitchel Saltzberg of New York…
September 03 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, September 03, 1957 — Fischer, 14, Takes Jersey Open Chess — East Orange, N.J., Sept. 2— With the defeat of James T. Sherwin of New York, whereby he attained a score of 6½—½, Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old expert from Brooklyn, the United States open champion, emerged tonight as winner of Read More
September 05 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, September 05, 1957 — Brooklyn Boy of 14 Rising to Prominence — Brooklyn's 14-year-old Bobby Fischer is rising rapidly to pre-eminence in American chess. Fresh from his victory in the U.S. Open Championship at Cleveland, Bobby over the Labor Day weekend added the New Jersey Open title to his Read More
September 06 1957
September 07 1957
- The Montreal Star, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Saturday, September 07, 1957 — Champ Capablanca Learned Game Young — Now, a new boy wonder is on the loose. His name is Bobby Fischer, a lad from the streets of Brooklyn. He started the chess world by winning the United States Open Championship this summer in Cleveland. Now he is on Read More
The 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 Read More
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, September 07, 1957 — Prodigy Plays Like Master — Robert Fischer, 14-year-old prodigy who has dominated American chess in recent months by winning several tournaments, has done it again. He captured top position in the New Jersey State Open, scoring 6½-½. We do not believe his Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, September 07, 1957 — Fischer A Pawn Ahead — Cardoso Seals 47th Move in First Game of Series. Bobby Fischer, 14, of Brooklyn, United States junior and open champion, came close to meeting his match last night in the first of a series of eight games with Rodolfo T. Cardoso of Manila, the Read More
September 08 1957
The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, September 08, 1957 — Fischer and Lombardy Capture Titles — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old New York whiz kid, has flabbergasted the chess world by winning the U.S. Open title at Cleveland. In the process Bobby beat out U.S. champion Arthur Bisguier and International Master Donald Read More
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, September 08, 1957 — Manhattan Reception — The guests of honor were Bobby Fischer and Arthur B. Bisguier, victors at Cleveland; Donald Byrne, new western champion, and Samuel Reshevsky, recently conqueror of Bisguier in match play.
Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, September 08, 1957 — United States Open Champion — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old Erasmus High School student of Brooklyn, won the U.S. Open Championship at Cleveland, with a score of 10-2. Former champion Arthur Bisguier also scored tem gave Fischer first place. Donald Byrne took third Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, September 08, 1957 — Fischer Defeats Cardoso In Chess; Brooklyn Youth Triumphs in Second Game of Series Here After 31 Moves — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, the 14-year-old national open chess champion, yesterday won the second contest in his eight game match with Rodolfo Cardoso of Read More
September 09 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, September 09, 1957 — Cardoso Sets Back Fischer In 40 Moves — Rodolfo T. Cardoso of Manila, the junior chess champion of the Philippine, enjoyed the rare distinction yesterday of defeating Bobby Fischer, the 14-year-old national open champion from Brooklyn. It happened in forty moves in the Read More
September 10 1957
The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Tuesday, September 10, 1957 — Chess Champ, 14, Invited Abroad — London, Sept. 10 (UP) — A 14-year-old American boy, Robert Fischer of Brooklyn, N.Y. has been invited to compete with chess champions from all over the world at the International Chess Congress. The congress will be at Read More
- The Birmingham Post & Birmingham Gazette, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, Tuesday, September 10, 1957 — Boy of 14 to Play in Hastings — A 14-year-old American boy is among those who have accepted invitations to take part in the 33rd annual International Chess Congress at Hastings between December 30 and January 8. Read More
September 12 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, September 12, 1957 — Bobby Fischer Vs. R.T. Cardoso, Manhattan Chess Club — New York's Manhattan Chess Club, scene of the matches between Reshevsky and Byrne and Bisguier, now is staging another match between sensational young Bobby Fischer, newly crowned open, junior, and New Read More
September 14 1957
Rodolfo Cardoso of Manila, Philippines, travels to New York to meet Bobby Fischer for an international match, September 1957. Cardoso won a game, drew two with Bobby ultimately emerging as the tournament's victor.
September 15 1957
The Journal Times, Racine, Wisconsin, Sunday, September 15, 1957 — Bobby Fischer, U.S. Junior Champion Becomes Youngest Player to Win U.S. Open — U.S. Junior Champion Bobby Fischer, 14, became the youngest player to ever win the U.S. Open.
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, September 15, 1957 — Fischer Gains 2-1 Lead —Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old United States open champion, resumed play yesterday in his eight-game match with Rodolfo Cardoso of Manila. The Brooklyn lad defeated Cardoso in the fourth game after forty-six moves at the Manhattan Chess Club. Fischer Read More
September 16 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, September 16, 1957 — Fischer Chess Victor; Beats Cardoso in 36 Moves to Raise Lead to 4-1 — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn yesterday defeated Rodolfo Cardoso of Manila in thirty-six moves in the fifth game of their match at the Manhattan Chess Club. Fischer, the 14-year-old national open champion, Read More
September 19 1957
The Guardian, London, Greater London, England, Thursday, September 19, 1957 — Hastings Congress — It is now doubtful if Bobby Fischer, the 14-year-old American prodigy, will compete in the Hastings congress. The United States championship is scheduled for December, and Fischer is unlikely to compete in both events. Gligoric (Yugoslavia) Read More
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, September 19, 1957 — Bobby Fischer at U.S. Open: Game that Gave Bobby Fischer His Victory — Following is the game that can be said to have given 14-year-old Bobby Fischer his victory in the U.S. Open. It was played against W.G. Addison of San Francisco. Addison was the only player to Read More
September 21 1957
The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada Saturday, September 21, 1957 — Bobby Fischer vs. Arthur Bisguier at Cleveland Open 1957 — Arthur Bisguier received a surprise when he returned to New York from the U.S.A. Open at Cleveland to learn that in the interval he had been shorn off the title when a mistake was discovered in Read More
September 22 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, September 22, 1957 — Fischer Clinches Series Sixth Game — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, the 14-year-old national open chess champion, yesterday clinched his series with Rodolfo Cardoso of Manila, the junior champion of the Philippines, when he drew the sixth game at the Manhattan Chess Club Read More
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, September 22, 1957 — Fischer Wins In Jersey — Bobby Fischer, the 14-year-old Brooklyn expert who recently captured the U.S. Open and Junior Championships, added the Open Championship of New Jersey to his growing list of titles. Fischer wound up his schedule in the Read More
Daily News New York, New York Sunday, September 22, 1957 — Youth On The Ball — Manhattan: Listen, you wise guys who run around in gangs raising hell: can you top what two New York students did? Nineteen-year-old William Lombardy of CCNY became world junior chess champ, winning by a bull's-eye score of 11-0. Fourteen-year- Read More
September 23 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, September 23, 1957 — Chess Test Adjourned: Fischer, Cardoso Are Even After Forty Moves — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, 14-year-old national open chess champion, and Rodolfo Cardoso of Manila, junior champion of the Philippines, met yesterday in the seventh game of their eight-game match Read More
September 26 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, September 26, 1957 — Bobby Fischer Compared to Morphy, Capablanca and Reshevsky — Critics following the sensational career of Bobby Fischer are beginning to compare him with such other youthful wonders as Morphy, Capablanca and Reshevsky. Such high praise may be a bit extravagant, Read More
September 28 1957
The Province Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Saturday, September 28, 1957 — Chess News — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old chess master of Brooklyn, N.Y. has added the U.S. Open Championship title to his laurels. He is the youngest master who has ever won the title, and is the only player to hold both the U.S. Open and the U.S. Junior titles Read More
September 29 1957
The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, September 29, 1957 — Fischer Clinches Match — Bobby Fischer, U.S. Open champion, will complete the list of 14 who will play a round-robin tournament for the title … Fischer Clinches Match. Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, 14-year-old U.S. Open and Junior champion, clinched his match Read More
Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, September 29, 1957 — Quite A Little Bit Is Being Made of Bobby Fischer — Quite a little is being made of Bobby Fischer, who first won the title of U.S. Junior Champion, and then took the greater title of U.S. Open Champion. He also stood high in the Rosenwald Trophy Tournament. The following Read More
October 03 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, October 03, 1957 — Bobby Fischer Soars from Class B Figure (1726 to 2298) Skipping Class A into Master Division — The sensational young Bobby Fischer soared from a mere Class B figure of 1726 to 2298, skipping Class A altogether as he vaulted into the master division. At the age of 14, he Read More
The American Israelite Cincinnati, Ohio Thursday, October 03, 1957 — Young Chess Star Invited — London (WNS). — Bobby Fischer, 14 Brooklyn, has been invited by the chess masters of the world to play against them at the International Chess Congress.
October 06 1957
The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, October 06, 1957 — New Jersey Open Tourney - Sicilian Defense, Bobby Fischer vs. James Sherwin
October 07 1957
- Life Magazine, October 07, 1957 — Youngest Chess Master in U.S. — At the age of 14 Robert Fischer of Brooklyn, N.Y. has already reached the top in one of the most arduous of all intellectual pastimes. He is the U.S. Open chess champion, having defeated most of the country's top adult players in the Open Championship Tournament in Cleveland Read More
October 13 1957
Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, October 13, 1957 — Fischer Takes N.J. Open — Bobby Fischer has taken one more title, that of New Jersey Open Champion. He lost no games, but tied with Dr. Mengarini.
October 20 1957
The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, Sunday, October 20, 1957 — Fischer vs. Addison — Caro Kann Defense. Deciding game from the US Open in Cleveland, 1957
October 24 1957
Detroit Free Press Detroit, Michigan Thursday, October 24, 1957 — Chess Champ at 14. — Brooklyn's Bobby Fischer has chess experts stumped. Mother's proud of her clever son, but she's not entirely happy about the whole situation. Why? You'll find the answer in Parade of Sunday's Detroit Free Press.
The Guardian London, Greater London, England Thursday, October 24, 1957 — Chess: Fischer-Cardoso. — The B-QB4 line against the Sicilian Defence is one of the best for an attacking player to adopt, since its theme of a king's side advance is both clear-cut and hard to meet. In this game from a recent match in New York the young Read More
October 25 1957
The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Friday, October 25, 1957 — Bobby Fischer Amazes Chess Experts — To develop keen minds for the scientific race, the Russians have long advocated the playing of chess. In our own country, Brooklyn's Bobby Fischer, who is only 14, amazes chess experts with his expertness at the game. In Parade's ‘Only Read More
October 26 1957
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, October 26, 1957 — World of Chess - Boy Chess Champ To Visit England — Robert Fischer, 14-year-old wonder-boy as winner of three major championships including the U.S. Open, has elected to attend the annual Christmas Chess Congress at Hastings, England. He will be matched Read More
October 27 1957
Detroit Free Press Detroit, Michigan Sunday, October 27, 1957 — Only 14, he's a chess whiz, but — Though Brooklyn's Bobby Fischer amazes chess experts, his mother wants better report cards. INTENT Bobby debates a move. He has made several trips to tourneys by himself, but his mother keeps in touch with him by telephone. The Read More
Arizona Republic Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, October 27, 1957 — Mother Worries About Genius, 14, Who Lives Only For Chess — Manhattan (NANA)—What price child prodigy? That question comes to mind regarding 14-year-old Bobby Fischer, an intense, nail-biting youngster now hailed as the youngest chess master in the United Read More
The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, October 27, 1957 — Bobby Fischer and Hastings Christmas Congress — Bobby Fischer, America's youngest master and youngest player ever to win one of the two major national titles, will not play for the national championship in New York Dec. 15 to Jan. 5. Bobby made a prior commitment Read More
The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, October 27, 1957 — Chess by Isaac Kashdan — A double round robin will be contested in Dallas, with your editor as tournament director. Acceptances have been received from Svetozar Gligoric of Yugoslavia, Bent Larsen of Denmark, Fridrik Olafsson of Iceland, Samuel Reshevsky of the United Read More
October 28 1957
The Miami News Miami, Florida Monday, October 28, 1957 — Mother Is Worried – Boy's A Chess Master —By Wambly Bald, North American Newspaper Alliance. Manhattan—What price child prodigy? That question comes to mind regarding 14-year-old Bobby Fischer, an intense, nail-biting youngster now hailed as the youngest chess master Read More
October 31 1957
Deseret News and Salt Lake Telegram Salt Lake City, Utah Thursday, October 31, 1957 — Najdorf - Fischer — Miguel Najdorf of Argentina was slated for the eighth place, but may be unable to come. Bobby FIscher, 14-year-old U.S. Open champion, may be invited in his place.
November 03 1957
The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, November 03, 1957 — Fischer To Hastings — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old champion chess player, had a vexing problem. As a result of his winning the open tournament of the U.S. Chess Federation, he was invited to the Rosenwald Tournament this December, which will decide Read More
November 07 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, November 07, 1957 — Chess Entries Listed – Bisguier, Reshevsky Among 14 in U.S. Title Event — Maurice J. Kasper, chairman of the joint committee arranging for the United States championship, which has been coupled this year with the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy competition, Dec. 17-Jan. 8, Read More
November 12 1957
Lubbock Evening Journal Lubbock, Texas Tuesday, November 12, 1957 — Chess Tournament Planned At Dallas — Dallas (AP) — Preparations are fast taking shape for the Dallas International Chess Tournament which will draw master players from throughout the world. The tournament will mark the centennial of international chess in the United Read More
November 17 1957
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, November 17, 1957 — Fischer debates on Hastings vs. U.S. Tourney — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old Open champion of the U.S. Chess Federation. […] Fischer evidently changed his mind, after having chosen to play in Hastings, Eng., rather than the U.S. tourney.
The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, Sunday, November 17, 1957 — Sicilian Defense: R.T. Cardoso vs. Bobby Fischer — Third game of the recent match between the Philippine and USA junior champs.
November 22 1957
The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle Milwaukee, Wisconsin Friday, November 22, 1957 — Sports World By Harold U. Ribalow More on Bobby Fischer, the U.S. Chess Marvel — When 14-year-old Bobby Fischer won the United States Open Chess Championship, many American newspapers and magazines that pay no attention at all to chess suddenly Read More
November 28 1957
The Sutton and Cheam Advertiser, etc., Sutton, London, England, Thursday, November 28, 1957 — Bobby Fischer, America's Answer to Russian Genius, Mikhail Tal — In my last article I wrote about the new Russian genius, Tal—who, incidentally, must be one of the youngest pensioners in the world; like the other Russian grandmasters, Read More
November 29 1957
November 30 1957
December 01 1957
December 05 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, December 05, 1957 — Bobby Fischer to Play in U.S. Championship — Bobby Fischer is going to play in the U.S. Championship after all, and not going to England to participate in the annual Hastings tournament. The youthful American open champion had promised to go to Hastings some Read More
December 06 1957
The Oneonta Star Oneonta, New York Friday, December 06, 1957 — Tourney In March — Walton's “Two-County High School Chess Tournament” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 1958, at the Townsend School auditorium. Bobby Fischer, 14-year old prodigy, and U.S. Chess Champion, will be invited to put on a simultaneous Read More
December 07 1957
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, December 07, 1957 — Champs Compete — Robert Fischer, 14-year-old whiz, required only six of a scheduled eight-round match to defeat Lt. Rodolpho Cardoso, junior champion of the Philippines, 4½-1½. The FIDE named Cardoso an International Master during the recent Read More
December 08 1957
The Journal Times, Racine, Wisconsin, Sunday, December 08, 1957 — Bobby Fischer in 1957 North Central Open — Stephan Popel of Detroit, resident of this country for only slightly more than a year, emerged as the winner of the 1957 North Central Open in Milwaukee last weekend. He topped a strong field, including National Open Champion Read More
December 09 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, December 09, 1957 — Fischer Turns Back Feuerstein In Chess — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, 14-year-old national open chess champion, yesterday defeated Arthur Feuerstein at the Manhattan Chess Club in the first game of the tournament for the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy. Fischer had Read More
December 12 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, December 12, 1957 — Bobby Fischer, First Round Winner in Lessing J. Rosenwald Tournament — The Lessing J. Rosenwald. Trophy Tournament has begun at New York's Manhattan Chess Club. One of the first-round winners is 14-year-old Bobby Fischer, national open champion, who defeated Arthur Read More
December 14 1957
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, December 14, 1957 — The U.S. Championship — The U.S. Championship begins Tuesday at the Manhattan Chess Club in New York. Director will be Hans Kmoch. Eligible to play are Berliner, Bisguier Denker, Evans, Robert Byrne, Fuerstein, Fischer, Kramer, Lombardy, Mednis, Read More
December 15 1957
The Journal Times, Racine, Wisconsin, Sunday, December 15, 1957 — Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy — Reshevsky Favored, but Fischer, Lombardy and Kalme add to Difficulties … some of the younger players, notably U.S. Open and U.S. Junior champion Bobby Fischer, World Champion Bill Lombardy, and Charles Kalme will add to Read More
December 17 1957
December 19 1957
Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, December 19, 1957 — Bobby Fischer, First Round Match — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old open champion, played his first round match ahead of the rest of the field and won it from Arthur Feuerstein.
December 20 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, December 20, 1957 — Sicilian Defense: Bobby Fischer Vs. Herbert Seidman — Another exciting contest involved Bobby Fischer, the 14-year-old national open champion, and Herbert Seidman in a Sicilian defense adopted by Fischer. Endeavoring to force the fighting, Seidman castled on the Read More
December 21 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, December 21, 1957 — Bobby Fischer and Hans Berliner Tied — It was Sherwin's second victory and his score of 2-0 topped those of the defending champion, Arthur B. Bisguier, Bobby Fischer of New York and Hans Berliner of Washington, who were tied at 1½-½.
December 22 1957
The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, December 22, 1957 — Fischer Wins First In U.S. Championship — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, 14-year-old open champion of the U.S. Chess Federation, defeated Arthur Feuerstein of New York in the first game of the U.S. Championship Tournament, which also involves possession of Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, December 22, 1957 — Chess — The year's sensation was Bobby Fischer, a 14-year-old Brooklyn schoolboy. He successfully defended his title for the national junior championship in San Francisco and, shortly afterward, entered the annual open championship of the United States Chess Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, December 22, 1957 — Roster of Winners of Individual or Team Championships During 1957 — Men's Open—Bobby Fischer, Brooklyn
December 23 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, December 23, 1957 — Fischer vs. Bernstein and Reshevsky — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old national open champion, resorted to his favorite Sicilian defense against Sidney Bernstein, champion of the Marshall Chess Club. Both played in energetic style, out Fischer set in motion a well-directed Read More
December 24 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, December 24, 1957 — Fischer Defeats Bisguier In Chess; Boy, 14, Downs Defender in 41 Moves to Take Second Place in U.S. Title Event — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old national open chess champion, last night defeated Arthur B. Bisguier, the defender, in the United States title tournament in forty-one Read More
December 25 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Wednesday, December 25, 1957 — 14 In Title Chess Get 2-Night Rest — The fourteen players in the United States championship tournament for the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy at the Manhattan Chess Club rested last night and will do so again tonight. Five rounds have been contested, with five Read More
December 26 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, December 26, 1957 — U.S. Title Chess Resumes Tonight — After an interval of two days, play will be resumed tonight in the United States championship chess tournament for the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy at the Manhattan Chess Club. Seven games of the sixth round will be staged. The Read More
- The Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, December 26, 1957 — Early Play in the U.S. National-Rosenwald Trophy tournament — International grand master Samuel Reshevsky had completed only two games at press time. He had an adjourned game with young Bobby Fischer, open champion, that looked drawish. Fischer also Read More
December 27 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, December 27, 1957 — Fischer Plays Well —Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old national open champion, was kept busy throughout the five-hour session by Hans Berliner of Washington, who, playing against a King's Indian defense, castled on the queen's side of the board. As usual, the brilliant schoolboy Read More
- The Daily Telegraph, London, Greater London, England, Friday, December 27, 1957 — Chess Fall-out —Although there is an entry of 150 drawn from 16 different countries, the director of the Hastings Christmas Chess Congress, Mr. Frank Rhoden told me yesterday that he was very dissatisfied with what has been happening. The Congress Read More
December 28 1957
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, December 28, 1957 — 14 Vie for U.S. Title — At the new rooms of the Manhattan Chess Club in New York the Lessing Rosenwald Trophy, symbolic of the U.S. chess championship, is in contest among 14 players. Although it is too early in the match for the standings to reflect real Read More
New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, December 28, 1957 — Bobby Fischer at Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy Tournament — Samuel Reshevsky took the lead in the United States chess championship tournament for the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy at the Manhattan Chess Club yesterday when he won his adjourned fifth-round game Read More
December 29 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, December 29, 1957 — Fischer Annexes Lead In U.S. Chess — Bobby Fischer, 14-year-old national open chess champion from Brooklyn, gained the lead in the United States title tournament last night in the seventh round at the Marshall Chess Club. In lifting his score to 5—1 the Read More
The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, December 29, 1957 — U.S. Title Tourney — Sherwin is undefeated, having won three and drawn two games, in the play at the Manhattan Chess Club in New York. An equally good total has been posted by 14-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, who has three wins, a draw and an Read More
December 30 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, December 30, 1957 — Reshevsky Fails In Chess Attack — Reshevsky, in third place with a mark of 4—0, is the only player in the tournament who has not been beaten or tied. Bobby Fischer leads at 5—1 and William Lombardy is second at 4½—2½. … Fischer, the 14-year-old national open champion Read More
December 31 1957
New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, December 31, 1957 — Fischer Widens U.S. Chess Lead – Beats Mednis in 39 Moves of Pirc Defense for 7-1 Tally—Reshevsky Adjourns — Bobby Fischer widened his lead in the United States chess championship last night with a victory in thirty-nine moves over Edmar Mednis at the Marshall Chess Read More
