Oakland Tribune Oakland, California Friday, January 04, 1963 - Page 19
Fischer Wins Fifth U.S. Chess Championship
New York—(UPI)—Bobby Fischer today reigns as U.S. chess champion for the fifth time in his career.
The young New Yorker nailed down his fifth title yesterday when he defeated Arthur Bisguier in the final round of the national tournament to wind up with a tourney score of eight wins and three losses.
Bisguier, also from New York, was tied with Fischer going into yesterday's all-decisive game. He finished second in the tourney with a 7-4 score.
Both men now are eligible for next year's interzonal tournament to select the U.S. representative in the world chess tourney.
Fischer was the top-seeded player when the tournament began Dec. 16. However, he trailed during the early stages, but managed to come through with a strong finish.
The tournament, played at the Henry Hudson Hotel, was sponsored by the U.S. Chess Federation and the American Chess Foundation.