New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, November 26, 1963 - Page 34
400-Game Match Put Off; New Fischer Date Sought
Bobby Fischer's attempt to break the world's record for simultaneous chess play has been postponed. Mr. Fischer, the 20-year-old chess champion of the United States, had been scheduled to play against 400 opponents tomorrow night at the ballroom of the Astor Hotel.
Frank Brady, editor of Chessworld, explained yesterday that the attempt had been postponed because of the observance of the 30-day mourning period for the late President Kennedy.
He said he was negotiating with the Astor Hotel for a date in January following the United States chess championship tournament.