New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, March 11, 1957
Smyslov Agrees To Draw in Chess
Botvinnik Trails, 2 Points to 1, After Getting a Stalemate in Third Game of Match
The third game of the match between Mikhail Botvinnik and Vasily Smyslov for the world chess championship, which was adjourned in Moscow on Saturday, was decided yesterday.
The result was a draw in forty-one moves, which Smyslov agreed to when his opponent's sealed move was revealed. The blockade in the center was too strong to permit any break.
It was the second draw of the series. The first game was won by Smyslov, the challenger. This left Smyslov in the lead, two points to one.
The schedule calls for a day of rest today, according to Soviet news report. The fourth game will be contested tomorrow.
Wachs Beats Peckar
Saul Wachs defeated Mack Peckar in the thirteenth and final round of the Marshall Chess Club tournament yesterday. This gave Wachs, the leader, a 10-3 record.
Sidney Bernstein, who has a chance to overtake Wachs, had his match with Louis Levy postponed.
Nat Halper, 8-4, won from W. A. Radspinner and Theodore A. Dunst beat Dr. Edward Lasker. In the other games Allen Kaufman subdued August Rankis, and Stanley Winters halted J. F. Donovan.
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 in capturing a pawn at an early stage, but in the position that ensued they were left with bishops commanding squares of opposite colors.
The former world champion experienced no difficulty in holding to a forced draw. Dr. Euwe was the winner of the first game on Saturday, thanks to a brilliant sacrificial combination.
Three games were finished in the club's championship finals. George Kramer won his adjourned game from Walter J. Shipman and then drew with Max Pavey, the club champion.
Arthur Feuerstein gained a second-round victory over Hugh Myers. Arthur B. Bisguier drew his first game with Abe Turner and Shipman won from Hugh Myers.
