The Guardian London, Greater London, England Wednesday, September 19, 1962 - Page 8
England's chess team beaten by Cuba 19 Sep 1962, Wed The Guardian (London, Greater London, England) Newspapers.com
England's chess team beaten by Cuba
From our Chess Correspondent
Varna (Bulgaria), September 18
England had another unexpected setback in round three of the world team championship, losing 1½ to 2½ to Cuba. Detailed results were: Penrose ½, Jimenez, Benoni Defense; Clarke ½, Cobo ½ King's Indian Defense; Littlewood 0, Garcia 1, Modern Benoni Defense; Barden ½, Calero ½, Slav Defense.
Penrose always had pressure on his opponent's Queen side, but became short of time and agreed a draw when still in favorable position. The Clarke-Cobo game became bogged down in a blocked position. Littlewood had a fine position in the middle game with active play for his pieces, but handled it weakly and lost first a pawn and then a piece. Barden had a persistent initiative but, like Penrose, became short of time and agreed a draw when still with good chances.
Other Group D results: India 1, Austria 2; Ireland 0, Argentina 2; Iran 1, Albania 2; Denmark 1, Hungary 2. Round two results were: Austria 2½, Cuba 1½; England 1½, Denmark 2½; Argentina 3, India 1; Albania 3, Ireland 1.
Leading scorers are Hungary 9½ and one adjourned; Argentina 8½ and two adjourned; Albania 7½ and one adjourned; Cuba 6½; England 6; Austria and Denmark 5 and one adjourned. Russia beat Turkey 4-0, and the United States leads Bulgaria 2-1. Bobby Fischer was held to a draw by Bulgarian champion Padevsky.
