New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, November 25, 1963 - Page 15
Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn will defend his title in the forthcoming United States Chess Championship, scheduled for the Henry Hudson Hotel, beginning Dec. 15 and lasting through Jan. 4.
Besides Fischer, the following have accepted invitations: William Addison, Los Angeles; Pal Benko and Arthur Bisguier, New York; Donald Byrne, State College, Pa.; Robert Byrne, Indianapolis; Larry Evans and Edmar Mednis, New York; Sammy Reshevsky, Spring Valley, N.Y.; Dr. Anthony Saidy, Puerto Rico; Robert Steinmeyer, New York; Raymond Weinstein, Brooklyn.
The prize fund is approximately $6,000, of which first prize is $2,000.
Fischer and Reshevsky each has won the title five times, and the competition is expected to be keen.
Hans Kmoch, international master and an international judge of F.I.D.E. (International Chess Federation) of New York will act as referee. The tournament is under the sponsorship of the United States Chess Federation and the American Chess Foundation.