Another Setback For Fischer: Defeated by Geller

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Another Setback For Fischer: Defeated by Geller 21 May 1962, Mon The Guardian (London, Greater London, England) Newspapers.com

Another Setback For Fischer: Defeated by Geller
The American teenager Bobby Fischer had another setback in the world title candidates' tournament when he lost his rook ending to Geller (Soviet Union). According to an Associated Press report, from Curacao, Fischer had said, “I could draw this game blindfolded,” on adjourning two days before. Shortly after resumption, Geller captured a second pawn and with it the game. Fischer drew with Filip, but has winning chances against Tal in the eleventh round.
The decorous tactics of the leading Russians against each other continued with a formal draw between Keres and Petrosian, while Geller beat Filip. In a drawn position, Korchnoi tried to make Benko overstep the time limit by lapsing into concentration and then making a rapid move; but the American reached the control with seconds to spare.
The scores are: Geller and Korchnoi 7, Keres and Petrosian 6½, Benko 5, Fischer 4½ and one adjourned, Tal 3½ and one adjourned, Filip 3.