The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, January 13, 1963 - Page 70
Fischer Again Tops U.S. Championship
Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, who will reach his 20th birthday in March, won the U.S. Chess Championship for the fifth time in the tournament completed last weekend at the Henry Hudson Hotel in New York.
In the final round Fischer was matched with former champion Arthur B. Bisguier of New York, who had set the pace throughout and was still undefeated. They were tied with scores of 7-3, out of reach of any of the other competitors.
Fischer opened with the Ruy Lopez, to which Bisguier replied with an old-time defense not considered quite adequate. The game drifted into an end-game with Fischer moving forward at every opportunity. Bisguier weakened just before adjournment, gave up a piece, then resigned after 37 moves.
Fischer had to come back after a loss in the first round and a draw in the second. He had a plus score for the first time after the fifth round when he defeated another former titleholder, Samuel Reshevsky of Spring Valley, N.Y.
In addition to the title, Fischer picked up the first cash prize of $2,000 and will have custody of the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy. He and Bisguier have qualified for the next Interzonal Tournament.
The third place in the Interzonal must be determined by a playoff among Addison, Evans and Reshevsky. As it happens, all three will be in Los Angeles this month. The playoff series may take place at the Herman Steiner Chess Club, according to club president Mrs. Jacqueline Piatigorsky.
Following are the details of the closing round and games from the tournament. A full cross table appears below.