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William Whisler vs Robert James Fischer (1956) King's Indian Defense: Saemisch. Closed Variation (E87) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1703949

Robert James Fischer vs Samuel Baron New York Manhattan (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 4 Spanish Game: Closed Variations. Chigorin Defense (C98) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044026

Robert James Fischer vs Max Pavey New York Manhattan (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 5 Formation: King's Indian Attack (A07) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044036

Abe Turner vs Robert James Fischer New York Manhattan (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 3 King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto. Long Variation (E68) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044419

Joseph Tamargo vs Robert James Fischer New York Manhattan (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 2 Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation. Smith-Morra Declined (B22) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044418

Robert James Fischer vs Karl Vine New York Manhattan (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 1 Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian. Open (B32) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044043

Chess prodigy Bobby Fischer playing chess in the home of a chess mentor Jack Collins. Dates vary, between 1953 and 1956. Original b/w photographer, undetermined. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/

Bobby Fischer's first tour, was with the Log Cabin Chess Club, sponsored since its creation in 1934 by E. Forry Laucks. The club had been champion of the New York Metropolitan League in 1948 and was responsible for organizing and founding the “North Jersey Chess League” and the “Interchess League.” http://ajedreztenerife.blogspot.com/2010/04/bobby-fischer-mas-sobre-sus-primeros.html

Photo taken prior to March 05, 1956 by Regina Fischer, Chess Club of St. Petersburg. Bobby Fischer vs Mr. Weeks, a retired civil servant in charge of manufacturing money for the US Department of the Treasury. The Log Cabin Chess Club pioneered all over the US in coordinating matches between the United States, including some visits by plane. He was also innovative in promoting large meetings by international teams up to 18 and 19 boards. Once they even brought chess to Alaska itself! This tour, the reason for this chronicle, where Bobby Fischer would participate, was undoubtedly the one with the longest route, in total about 5,600 Kms (3,480 miles) from Philadelphia; to Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Hollywood (Florida); arriving later in Havana (Cuba) and finishing the tour in Clinton (North Carolina). Featured are two almost forgotten photos of Bobby on that tour. The first of his presence in St. Petersburg. http://ajedreztenerife.blogspot.com/2010/04/bobby-fischer-mas-sobre-sus-primeros.html (The schedule as given above is debated by contemporary news articles, but not worthy of quibbling over here.)

February 02, 1956

• The Plattsmouth Journal Plattsmouth, Nebraska Thursday, February 02, 1956 — Chess In The Cards — Chess is no longer thought of as a game for old men with long white beards. It is rapidly gaining its way to the youth of America. Bobby Fischer, 12, the chess prodigy of the Manhattan Chess Club, played simultaneously 12 members of the Youth Group (age 7 to 12) of the Yorktown Chess Club.
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February 04, 1956

• The Province Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Saturday, February 04, 1956 — Chess News by Frank Fillery, Vancouver Province Chess Editor — Anthony Saidy and Robert Fischer, both of New York, followed with 5-2 each. There were 46 entries. The Class A Cup was won by McCormick, and Bobby Fischer (age 12) won the Class B trophy.

February 26, 1956

At the Club Capablanca (2/26/1956) Havana, Log Cabin President E. Forry Laucks slips into exhibition (facing Bobby Fischer). Besides Laucks and Fischer, Log Cabin ensemble included Wm. Walbrecht, Sec. New Jersey State Chess Association; N.T. Whitaker, Director of Washington Chess Divan; Team Captain Ted Miller of Fool's Mate C.C. in Newark; Robert Houghton of the Public Service C.C. in Newark; and E.R. Glover, President of Mercantile Library C.C. The trip extended 3500 miles: Philadelphia; Hollywood, St. Petersburg, Miami, Tampa (Fla.); Havana; and Clinton, N.C. Photograph of Fischer’s simultaneous exhibition in Havana, at the Capablanca chess club: The president of the Log Cabin Chess Club, E. Forry Laucks, also participated in the famous simultaneous offered by Bobby Fischer and appears here during his game turn.

Apparently the only surviving game from Bobby Fischer's 1956 trip to Cuba with the Log Cabin Chess Club was that with Jose Arango Casado. Robert James Fischer vs Jose Arango Casado Simul, 12b (1956) (exhibition), Havana CUB, Feb-26 Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian. Open (B32) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044028

Twelve year old Robert Fischer giving simultaneous performance at the Capablanca Chess Club in Havana, February 1956. Photo C. Palacio.

Bobby Fischer in Havana, Cuba prior to March 1956. The original photo, of Bobby Fischer's first tour with the Log Cabin Chess Club's trip to Havana, Cuba at some time prior to March 1956, has two corners ripped off and low resolution, but here, I have tried to digitally recreate at least some of the original scene. Modern technology in conjunction with myself, have limits.

March 02, 1956

Bobby Is Wonder at Chess, But Loses Game to Tampan. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/

• The Tampa Times, Tampa, Florida, Friday, March 02, 1956 — Bobby Is Wonder at Chess, But Loses Game to Tampan —Bobby Fischer is one boy who never gets “board.” This burr-haired lad of 12 years is a chess champ from way back. On tour with the Log Cabin Chess Club of West Orange, N.J., which takes some of the top players from the nation on its rounds, he lost his first game of the tour last night to Nestor Hernandez of Tampa.
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March 04, 1956

• Fort Lauderdale News Fort Lauderdale, Florida Sunday, March 04, 1956 — Let's Play Chess: Visit from Log Cabin Chess Club of New Jersey — Today is the second day of the South Florida Championship Tournament. The last day will be March 11th. On Thursday we were pleased to have a visit from the Log Cabin Chess Club of New Jersey.

March 06, 1956

Daily News New York, New York Tuesday, March 06, 1956. Chess Whiz Is Back In School After Tour. Bobby Fischer of 560 Lincoln Place, who celebrates his 13th birthday Friday, was back at class yesterday after successfully barnstorming through the East and Cuba with an adult chess team. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/2018/03/chess-whiz-is-back-in-school-after-tour.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24350309/chess_whiz_is_back_in_school_after_tour/

• Daily News New York, New York Tuesday, March 06, 1956 — Chess Whiz Is Back In School After Tour — Bobby Fischer of 560 Lincoln Place, who celebrates his 13th birthday Friday, was back at class yesterday after successfully barnstorming through the East and Cuba with an adult chess team. Among his victims were Dr. A. M. Jenkins, North Carolina state champion, and Cuban expert J.R. Florido.
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March 15, 1956

• Daily News New York, New York Thursday, March 15, 1956 — Chess Star Gets N.J. Bid — Chess player Bobby Fischer, 13, of 560 Lincoln Place, Crown Heights, has been invited by the New Jersey Chess Federation to give an exhibition of playing several opponents simultaneously at the Jersey City YMCA next Thursday. Young Fischer, an eighth-grader at the Brooklyn Community-Woodward School, 321 Clinton Ave., recently returned from a chess brainstorming tour of Cuba and Florida.
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March 23, 1956

The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, Friday, March 23, 1956 Looking Ahead. BOBBY FISCHER, 13, of Brooklyn, N.Y. ponders a chess move after he announced he will play all comers in a 25-board simultaneous exhibition at the Jersey City, N.J. Y.M.C.A. on March 29. The players will contribute one dollar each. Bobby plans to use the money to help pay his way to the U.S. National Open Chess Tournament, July 16-28, at Oklahoma City, Okla. Bobby hopes to be national champion in about ten years. (International) For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/2018/03/bobby-fischer-13-of-brooklyn-ny-ponders.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17944582/bobby_fischer_13_of_brooklyn_ny/

• The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, Friday, March 23, 1956 — Looking Ahead — BOBBY FISCHER, 13, of Brooklyn, N.Y. ponders a chess move after he announced he will play all comers in a 25-board simultaneous exhibition at the Jersey City, N.J. Y.M.C.A. on March 29. The players will contribute one dollar each. Bobby plans to use the money to help pay his way to the U.S. National Open Chess Tournament, July 16-28, at Oklahoma City, Okla.
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March 28, 1956

Daily News New York, New York Wednesday, March 28, 1956. Boy Chess Wizard To Play 25 at Once. It will be 25 to 1 against Bobby Fischer, 13, of 560 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn's chess phenomenon, tomorrow night in the lobby of the YMCA, 654 Bergen Ave., Jersey City. Bobby will take 'em all on simultaneously. The boy wizard, aiming to be national champion 10 years from now, is raising funds to take him to the National Open Chess Tournament in Oklahoma City July 16-28. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/2018/03/boy-chess-wizard-to-play-25-at-once.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24354141/boy_chess_wizard_to_play_25_at_once/

• Daily News New York, New York Wednesday, March 28, 1956 — Boy Chess Wizard To Play 25 at Once — It will be 25 to 1 against Bobby Fischer, 13, of 560 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn's chess phenomenon, tomorrow night in the lobby of the YMCA, 654 Bergen Ave., Jersey City. Bobby will take 'em all on simultaneously.The boy wizard, aiming to be national champion 10 years from now, is raising funds to take him to the National Open Chess Tournament in Oklahoma City July 16-28.
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March 31, 1956

Boy chess wonder, Bobby Fischer, estimated 1956. Original b/w photographer unknown.

March 31, 1956. Young Bobby Fischer Playing Multiple Chess Games (Original Caption) Here's a corner of the battlefield, as 13 year old Bobby Fischer, (R), of Brooklyn, New York, fought out a chess battle with 21 opponents, (20 of them adults), simultaneously in the lobby of the YMCA in Jersey City. Bobby won 19 of the games, lost one and drew one. Play took five hours. Proceeds from the event would help Bobby go to the U. S. National Open Chess Tournament in Oklahoma City, July 16-28. Original b/w from Bettmann. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/heres-a-corner-of-the-battlefield-as-13-year-old-bobby-news-photo/515460382

• Getty Images, Bettmann, March 31, 1956 — Corner of the Battlefield, Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old — Here's a corner of the battlefield, as 13 year old Bobby Fischer, (R), of Brooklyn, New York, fought out a chess battle with 21 opponents, (20 of them adults), simultaneously in the lobby of the YMCA in Jersey City. Bobby won 19 of the games, lost one and drew one.
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April 29, 1956

In Hollywood, Florida Bobby Fischer faces R.E. Burry (right) among others, chess columnist for Ft. Lauderdale Sunday News. The Log Cabin team played in all the mentioned places, except in Philadelphia; twice in St. Petersburg and he faced three different teams in Clinton.

• Fort Lauderdale News, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sunday, April 29, 1956 — Bobby Fischer and Log Cabin Chess Club — The April issue of Chess review carried a picture of 12-year-old Bobby Fischer of the Log Cabin Chess Club in simultaneous action against some of our club members. Pictured were R. E. Burry, R. Zeiffert, J. Greenwood, J. Hutchinson and J. Harvey.
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April 30, 1956

April 30, 1956: Bobby Fischer (13) of Brooklyn played an exhibition against 21 opponents, losing 1 tying for first in the Manhattan Chess Club's A reserve tournament. (Sports Illustrated) Source of original b/w photo unknown. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/

May 01, 1956

• Gettys Images, Bettmann, Date Taken Unknown, 1956 — Bobby Fischer with Hands on his Face While Concentrating — (Original Caption) Restless hands play about the head of thirteen year old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, (560 Lincoln Place) as the youngest member of the Manhattan Chess Club takes part in a current tournament there. So far, he is in the lead, and the end is near.
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May 27, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Edmund Nash US Amateur Championship (1956), Asbury Park, NJ USA, rd 5, May-27 King's Indian Attack: Wahls Defense (A05) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1284084

May 28, 1956

• Asbury Park Press, Asbury Park, New Jersey, Monday, May 28, 1956 — Bobby Fischer, Wins Amateur B Crown — “…Bobby Fischer, a 13-year-old prodigy who already holds the Greater New York Class B Open title, won the Amateur B crown yesterday.”

Kenneth Blake vs Robert James Fischer Philadelphia ch-jr (09) (1956), Philadelphia, PA USA, rd 9, Jul-?? Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation (B59) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044405

U.S. Junior Champion! Bobby Fischer (right) of Brooklyn in the process of defeating veteran Samuel Sklaroff of Philadelphia at the U.S. Amateur Championship in Asbury Park. Bobby is only 13 years old but shows strong indications of becoming a master. -July 1956, Chess Life http://uscf1-nyc1.aodhosting.com/CL-AND-CR-ALL/CL-ALL/1956/1956_07_2.pdf

July 02, 1956

Carl Grossguth vs Robert James Fischer US Junior Ch. (1956), Philadelphia, PA USA, rd 2, Jul-02 Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Opocensky Variation (B92) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1008359

July 05, 1956

• New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, July 5, 1956 — Feuerstein Takes Title: New Yorker Triumphs in U.S. Junior Speed Chess Play —Philadelphia, July 4 — Arthur Feuerstein of the Manhattan Chess Club today won the national junior speed chess championship in the United States Chess Federation tournament at the Franklin Chess Club.
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July 07, 1956

• New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, July 7, 1956 — Fischer In Chess Lead — Brooklynite, 13, Posts 7½-1½ Mark in U.S. Junior Event — Philadelphia, July 6 — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, 13-year-old member of the Manhattan Chess Club, forged into the lead in the annual tournament for the junior championship of the United States Chess Federation at the Franklin Chess Club today.
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July 08, 1956

• The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sunday, July 08, 1956 — Boy, 13, Captures Chess Laurels —Bobby Fischer, 13, of 560 Lincoln place, Brooklyn, last night won the U.S. Junior Chess Championship, conducted at the Franklin Mercantile Chess Club, 1616 Locust St. Bobby, the youngest player in the tournament and the youngest in history to win the championship for players under 21 years, scored 8½ to 1½ to defeat 28 participants from 13 States and Canada.
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July 12, 1956

• Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, July 12, 1956 — Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old member of NY Manhattan Chess Club, is New Junior Champion of U.S. Chess Federation — Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old member of New York's Manhattan Chess Club, is the new junior champion of the U. S. Chess Federation, succeeding Charles Kalme of Philadelphia.
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July 15, 1956

The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sunday, July 15, 1956. Youngest Chess Champ Arrives For Play Here. Photo Caption: Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, studies a chess problem at the headquarters of the $3,000 U.S. open chess tournament in the Biltmore hotel. Bobby, who last month became the youngest person in history to win the U.S. junior chess title, will play in the U.S. open starting Monday. Original b/w photo by Cliff King, Oklahoma Pub. Co. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/2018/03/youngest-chess-champ-arrives-for-play.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24359325/youngest_chess_champ_arrives_for_play/ U.S. Junior Champion Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, 13, poses for the cameraman of “The Oklahoman” before the start of the U.S. Open. Bobby stole the show at Oklahoma City, appeared twice on television, played like a master, finished in 8th place on tie-breaking points, scored 8½-3½ without losing a single game. Original b/w photo by Cliff King, Oklahoma Pub. Co. - Chess Life, August 20, 1956. http://uscf1-nyc1.aodhosting.com/CL-AND-CR-ALL/CL-ALL/1956/1956_08_2.pdf

• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sunday, July 15, 1956 — Youngest Chess Champ Arrives For Play Here — Photo Caption: Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, studies a chess problem at the headquarters of the $3,000 U.S. open chess tournament in the Biltmore hotel. Bobby, who last month became the youngest person in history to win the U.S. junior chess title, will play in the U.S. open starting Monday.
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July 16, 1956

Albert M Swank vs Robert James Fischer 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 1, Jul-16 Sicilian Defense: Chameleon (B20) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044416

• Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, Monday, July 16, 1956 — Young Chess Champ to Vie With Veterans — Oklahoma City (AP) — Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old U.S. Junior Chess champion from Brooklyn, N.Y. has arrived in Oklahoma City to tackle a bunch of tested veterans. Bobby will compete in the U.S. Open Chess tournament which opens here Monday for a two week run.
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• The Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Oklahoma, Monday, July 16, 1956 — Boy, 13, Challenges Chess Champions —OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A 13-year-old U.S. junior chess champion, Bobby Fischer, will pit his skill against some tested veterans in the U.S. open chess tournament opening here today. He won the junior chess championship last month at Philadelphia, becoming the youngest title-holder in history.
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July 17, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Henry Gross 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 2, Jul-17 Zukertort Opening: Symmetrical Variation (A04) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044030

• New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, July 17, 1956 — Entrant in U.S. Open Championship — Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, the national junior champion, is also entered.

The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Tuesday, July 17, 1956 — Oldest and Youngest of the 115 players here for the 12-day U.S. Chess Federation tournament, which opened Monday night, the game between this pair drew crowds of spectators all evening. A.M. Swank, 78, of 623 SE 14, Oklahoma City, bowed to Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Bobby is national junior champ.

• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Tuesday, July 17, 1956 — Oldest and Youngest of the 115 players here for the 12-day U.S. Chess Federation tournament, which opened Monday night, the game between this pair drew crowds of spectators all evening. A.M. Swank, 78, of 623 SE 14, Oklahoma City, bowed to Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, N.Y. Bobby is national junior champ.
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• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Tuesday, July 17, 1956 — 115 Top Chess Experts Start Tourney in City — Three foreign countries and 21 U.S. states were represented as more than 100 players squared away Monday night in first-round games of the United States Chess federation tournament here. The 12-day event at the Biltmore hotel drew participants from Mexico, Canada and India.
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July 18, 1956

Claude Fred Tears vs Robert James Fischer 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 3, Jul-18 Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation (B25) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044417

Original b/w photo source unknown. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ Claude Fred Tears vs Robert James Fischer 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 3, Jul-18 Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation (B25) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044417

• New York Times, New York, New York, Wednesday, July 18, 1956 — 7 New Yorkers Win In U.S. Open Chess — Oklahoma City, July 17 — … Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, 13, started off with a victory over F. Swan of Midwest City, Okla.

• Brooklyn Daily Brooklyn, New York Wednesday, July 18, 1956 — Bobby Fischer Off to Oklahoma For Chess Tilt — A 13-year-old Brooklyn boy is on his way to Oklahoma City to-day to compete in the 57th Annual U.S. Open Chess Championship. Bobby Fischer, of 560 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, forged his way to victory in the 1956 Junior Chess Championship of the United States at the Manhattan Chess Club.
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July 19, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Peter Lapiken 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 4, Jul-19 Zukertort Opening: Symmetrical Variation (A04) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044033

• New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, July 19, 1956 — Three New Yorkers are in the group with scores of 1½-½ — These are Anthony E. Santasiere, Bronx school teacher; Anthony F. Saidy, Fordham University, and Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn.

July 20, 1956

Brian E Owens vs Robert James Fischer 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 5, Jul-20 King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto. Long Variation (E68) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044410

• New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, July 20, 1956 — Scores in Tournament — Oklahoma City, July 19— Daniel A. Fischheimer of Chicago upset Arthur B. Bisguier of New York, the United States titleholder, today in the third round of the open championship of the United States Chess Federation. Bisguier, with the black pieces, was denied the initiative and, endeavoring to enforce it, went astray.
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• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Friday, July 20, 1956 — Pair Shares Lead in Chess — Robert H. Steinmeyer, St. Louis, Mo., and Geza Fuster, of Toronto, Canada, jumped ahead in the 57th annual National Chess Federation tournament here Thursday night. Steinmeyer, seeded fifth, and Fuster, seeded 15th, are the only two of the more than 100 players who have not lost a single match since the tournament opened Monday.
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July 21, 1956

• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Saturday, July 21, 1956 — Dark Horse Threatens Top Players in Chess Competition — Two top-seeded players and a dark horse from Toronto, Canada, held the lead going into the fifth round of the $3,000 U.S. Open chess tournament in Oklahoma City Friday night. All three of the leaders have won four straight matches without a draw or a loss.
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• New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, July 21, 1956 — Fischer in Tie with Bisguier and Beats Lapiken — “James T. Sherwin of New York, 3—0, adjourned his match with Jack Shaw of Albuquerque, N.M. Bisguier, the United States champion, is in a tie at 3—1 with Edmar Mednis of New York, Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn and six others.

July 22, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Anthony Santasiere 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 6, Jul-22 Zukertort Opening: Queen Pawn Defense (A06) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044040

• New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, July 22, 1956 — Sherwin Upsets Fuster in Chess — Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old from Brooklyn, drew with the black pieces against Brian Owens of Great Neck, L.I. a fellow member of the Manhattan Chess Club, to attain a score of 3½—1½. That group includes Jeremiah F. Donovan, Brooklyn, Edmar Mednis of New York and Anthony E. Santasiere of the Bronx.
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• The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, July 22, 1956 — Champions Compete In U.S. Open Tourney —The tournament for the Open Championship of the United States Chess Federation got under way Monday night in Oklahoma City with 115 chess players gathered from all parts of the United States and Mexico. Arthur B. Bisguier, U.S. champion, was among the winners in the first round, defeating Thomas Jenkins of Detroit.
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July 23, 1956

Kenneth Ray Smith vs Robert James Fischer 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 7, Jul-23 Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B95) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044414

July 24, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Wilmer Stevens 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 8, Jul-24 Spanish Game: Open. Dilworth Variation (C82) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044042

• New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, July 24, 1956 — Sixth Round: Bobby Fischer — Anthony F. Saidy of Douglaston, Queens, a student at Fordham University, also was an outstanding performer in the sixth round. Playing black, he defeated Jeremiah F. Donovan of Brooklyn, a former varsity star at Brooklyn College, to press the leader with a score of 5½-½…
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• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tuesday, July 24, 1956 — Chess Player Retains Lead Despite Being Held to Draw — Chess master Robert J. Steinmeyer of St. Louis, Mo. continued to lead all contenders in the 57th annual tournament of the United States Chess federation in the Biltmore hotel. With six straight victories, Steinmeyer played to a draw Monday night with Anthony Saidy of Douglaston, N.Y. to gain a half point and lead with a total score of 6½ points.
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July 25, 1956

Dale Ruth vs Robert James Fischer 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 9, Jul-25 Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Opocensky Variation (B92) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044412

July 26, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Orest Popovych 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 10, Jul-26 Formation: King's Indian Attack (A07) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044039

• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Thursday, July 26, 1956 — U.S. Chess Champ, Tourney Leader Will Tangle Tonight — Matches that adjourned until Thursday morning were the highlight of Wednesday night's top play in Oklahoma City's United States Chess federation national open tournament in the Civic room of the Biltmore hotel.
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• New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, July 26, 1956 — Leading Scores, Eighth Round — Oklahoma City, July 25—Robert Steinmeyer of St. Louis drew his eighth round match today to hold the lead in the open championship of the United States Chess Federation. Playing the white side of a King's Indian defense used by Atillio Di Camillo of Philadelphia, Steinmeyer split the point after forty moves.
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The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Thursday, July 26, 1956 — The Two Top Teenagers — The Two Top Teenagers in the U.S. Chess Tournament here were matched against each other Wednesday night. Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old Brooklyn whiz (left) continued his winning streak, beating Dale Ruth, 19, of 225 W. Steed, Midwest City. Original b/w photo source from Daily Oklahoman. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/

• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Thursday, July 26, 1956 — The Two Top Teenagers — The Two Top Teenagers in the U.S. Chess Tournament here were matched against each other Wednesday night. Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old Brooklyn whiz (left) continued his winning streak, beating Dale Ruth, 19, of 225 W. Steed, Midwest City.
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July 27, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Stephan A Popel 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 11, Jul-27 Formation: King's Indian Attack (A07) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044038

• New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, July 27, 1956 — Bobby Fischer, Still Undefeated in Eight Way Tie — Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, still undefeated, won in 25 moves on the black side of a Sicilian defense from Dale Ruth of Midwest City, Okla. The 13-year-old chess prodigy is in an eight-way tie at 6—3.

• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Friday, July 27, 1956 — National Chess Champ in Lead — “Bobby Fischer, the 13-year-old chess expert, moved into a tie for fourth position in the tourney by defeating Orest Popovych, a Lakewood, N.J. master player.”

• Brooklyn Daily Brooklyn, New York Friday, July 27, 1956 — Brooklyn Boy, 13, Is Junior Chess Champ — Bobby Fischer, 13 year old chess competitor, is the new national junior champion of the United States Chess Federation. Bobby, who just finished eighth grade, won the title in a week-long competition against 27 other boys ranging in age from 15 to 20.
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July 28, 1956

Jeremiah F Donovan vs Robert James Fischer 57th US Open (1956), Oklahoma City, OK USA, rd 12, Jul-28 King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation. Positional Defense (E94) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1008360

• New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, July 28, 1956 — The 13-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn won in fifty-seven moves against the King's Indian defense of Orest Popovych of Lakewood, N.J.

• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Saturday, July 28, 1956 — Two Leading Chess Entries Play to Draw — Thirteen-year-old Bobby Fischer drew a master player, A. Popel of Detroit, to stay in a fourth place tie. Sonja Graff, the women's champ, won her match Friday night, and was in a first place tie among the women with Mrs. Selensky of Philadelphia, Penn.
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July 29, 1956

• The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, July 29, 1956 — Bobby Fischer at Oklahoma Open Tourney — Bobby Fischer, 13 who is the new U.S. Junior champion, is the center of attraction for the spectators. The brilliant Brooklyn youngster has been on two television programs and been featured in the local press. Bobby chews gum continuously, is a Dodger fan, likes Elvis Presley, and seems completely unaffected by all the publicity he is getting.
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• New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, July 29, 1956 — Bisguier Annexes Open Chess Title; Tie With Sherwin at 9½-2½ Broken by Median System —Steinmeyer Third —…Bobby Fischer, 13 years old, of Brooklyn, undefeated throughout the twelve rounds, wound up as one of five players with a score of 8½-3½. He won from Jeremiah F. Donovan of Brooklyn in the final session.
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• The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sunday, July 29, 1956 — 13-Year-Old Ties — Robert Steinmeyer of St. Louis finished in third place with 9 points. Thirteen-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, the U.S. junior champion, finished in a tie with four men for 4th place with 8½ points. Bisguier, a 26-year-old accountant, already holds the U.S. championship (not the U.S. Open championship).
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July 30, 1956

• News-Press, Fort Myers, Florida, Monday, July 30, 1956 — Fischer Finishes In Tie For Fourth in Oklahoma Tournament — Oklahoma City, July 29 (AP) Robert Steinmeyer of St. Louis, finished in third place with 9 points. Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y. schoolboy and the U.S. junior champion, finished in a tie with four others for fourth place with 8½ points.
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• The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, Monday, July 30, 1956 — 13 Year Old Fischer Finishes Fourth in Tie — Under the tourney's tie-breaking rules, Bisguier was awarded the championship on the basis of the quality of opponents each man faced. Robert Steinmeyer of St. Louis finished in third place with 9 points. Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y. schoolboy and the U.S. junior champion, finished in a tie with four others for fourth place with 8½ points.
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August 01, 1956

• Brooklyn Daily Brooklyn, New York Wednesday, August 01, 1956 — Chess Champ Back in Brooklyn — Bobby Fischer, 560 Lincoln Pl., Brooklyn's 13-year-old Chess Champion, arrived home yesterday from the U.S. open Chess Championship in Oklahoma.

August 02, 1956

• Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, August 02, 1956 — Undefeated in Oklahoma Open Tournament — “One of them was the sensational 13-year-old, Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, who just won the national junior championship at Philadelphia. Fischer was undefeated.”

August 03, 1956

• The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Friday, August 03, 1956 — 13-Year Old Boy is Junior Chess Champion —Brooklyn, N.Y. — (JTA) — Bobby Fischer, 13 year old chess competitor, is the new national junior champion of the United States Chess Federation. Bobby, who just finished eighth grade won the title in a week-long competition against 27 other boys ranging in age 15 to 20.
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August 04, 1956

• Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, August 04, 1956 — World of Chess: U.S. Champ Wins Oklahoma Tourney — U.S. chess champion, Arthur B. Bisguier, has won the $1,000 USCF Open tourney played in Oklahoma City. James Sherwin was second on the median tie-break; both scored 9½-2½. Sherwin is the New York State champion.
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August 05, 1956

• The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, August 05, 1956 — Fischer Undefeated in Open Chess Tourney — Junior Champion Bobby Fischer, the 13-year-old Brooklynite, was one of five players who finished with a score of 8½-3½. Others in this group were DiCamillo, Saidy, Mednis and S. Popel of Detroit. Fischer, DiCamillo and Mednis were the only undefeated players, each scoring five wins and seven draws.
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• The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, August 05, 1956 — Chess Notebook by Lyman Burgess — Robert Steinmeyer of St. Louis held down third place with 9-3. But the surprise of the tournament was 13-year-old Bobby Fischer, Brooklyn, who scored 8½-3½ and found himself tied with such fine players as Philadelphia's A. DiCamillo, Fordham's Saidy and Edmar Mednis. Read More

• Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, August 05, 1956 — Connecticut Chess — A 13-year old Brooklyn player, Bobby Fischer, with four others, was tied for fourth place.

August 09, 1956

• Deseret News and Salt Lake Telegram Salt Lake City, Utah Thursday, August 09, 1956 — U.S. Champion Captures Federation Title — Arthur B. Bisguier, United States chess champion, added to his laurels by capturing the Open Championship of the United States Chess Federation at Oklahoma City last week end. He drew with Edmar Mednis of New York in the 12th round to clinch the title with a score of 9½-2½.
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August 11, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, August 11, 1956 — U.S. Junior Championship and U.S. Open Championship — “Robert Steinmeyer, St. Louis, places third, 9-3. Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old Brooklyn boy now U.S.A. junior champion, tied with four others at 8½-3½… In winning the U.S.A. Junior at Philadelphia, Bobby Fischer, Brooklyn, set a record as the youngest to win the title.
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• The Province Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Saturday, August 11, 1956 — Chess News: Thirteen Year Old Junior Chess Champion and U.S. Open Championship — Thirteen-Year-Old Wins! The U.S. Junior Championship, held in Philadelphia, has been won by Bobby Fischer, age 13, of Brooklyn, N.Y. thus setting a record for this event. A member of the Manhattan C.C., Bobby Fischer is the youngest player ever to hold the U.S. Junior title.
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August 12, 1956

Daily News New York, New York Sunday, August 12, 1956. Boy of 13 Is Real King In the Realm of Chess. Photo Caption: Bobbie Fischer plays a game at Manhattan Chess Club. A handsome, blond-haired boy who takes his hobby seriously, 13-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, has won a championship crown. A chess enthusiast since he was six, Bobby won the National Junior Chess Championship in Philadelphia last month. The youngest contestant in the tournament, his opponents were all about five years older. -CONTINUES- https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/2018/03/boy-of-13-is-real-king-in-realm-of-chess.html

• Daily News New York, New York Sunday, August 12, 1956 — Boy of 13 Is Real King In the Realm of Chess —A handsome, blond-haired boy who takes his hobby seriously, 13-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, has won a championship crown. A chess enthusiast since he was six, Bobby won the National Junior Chess Championship in Philadelphia last month.
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• Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Sunday, August 12, 1956 — U.S. Junior Championship — The winner of the tournament at Philadelphia to pick the United States Junior Chess Champion was Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, N.Y. His score was 8½-1½ […] Bobby is but 13 years old, is the youngest player to hold the title. He also played in the recent USCF Championship Tournament at Oklahoma City, and turned in a good score.
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August 13, 1956

• The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday, August 13, 1956 — Anxious Moments — When Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, took part in a chess tournament, he worried his way through the game. At top left, Bobby opens his hand to support his head as he analyzes his opponent's last move. At right, his hands support his head as he loses himself in chess strategy.
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(Original Caption) Restless hands play about the head of thirteen year old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, (560 Lincoln Place) as the youngest member of the Manhattan Chess Club takes part in a current tournament there. So far, he is in the lead, and the end is near. While his hands may be fidgety, the 8th grader's eyes are riveted on the chessboard before him. His goal is the U.S. National Chess Championship—and he's made an excellent start toward it. Original b/w photos are part of the Bettmann Photo Collection. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/restless-hands-play-about-the-head-of-thirteen-year-old-news-photo/515488410

The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Monday, August 13, 1956. ANXIOUS MOMENTS — When Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, took part in a chess tournament, he worried his way through the game. At top left, Bobby opens his hand to support his head as he analyzes his opponent's last move. At right, his hands support his head as he loses himself in chess strategy. Lower left, one hand moves over his head as he plans a move and, right, Bobby is lost in a world of pawns, queens, bishops and knights. Original b/w photos are part of the Bettmann Photo Collection. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/2018/03/bobby-fischer-lost-in-world-of-chess.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17943148/anxious_moments/

(Original caption) Restless hands play about the head of thirteen year old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, (560 Lincoln Place) as the youngest member of the Manhattan Chess Club takes part in a current tournament there. So Far, he is in the lead, and the end is near. while his hands may be fidgety, the 8th grader's eyes are riveted on the chessboard before him. His goal is the U.S. National Chess Championship---and he's made an excellent start toward it. Original b/w photos are part of the Bettmann Photo Collection. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/restless-hands-play-about-the-head-of-thirteen-year-old-news-photo/515488416

Bobby Fischer Studying the Chess Board, 1956, Manhattan Chess Club. Original b/w photos are part of the Bettmann Photo Collection. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/restless-hands-play-about-the-head-of-thirteen-year-old-news-photo/515456484

August 18, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada Saturday, August 18, 1956 — Chess News: The Sensation of the 1956 Open at Oklahoma Proved to be Bobby Fischer — First Canadian Open Championship — The First Canadian Open, to be played here Aug. 25th to Sept. 2nd, will be an historic event, something which everybody who can possibly make it will want to be in on.
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August 19, 1956

• Fort Lauderdale News, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sunday, August 19, 1956 — 13 Year Old Bobby Fischer Plays Like A Master — Bobby Fischer, the whiz kid of chess from New Jersey Log Cabin Chess Club, recently sopped the U.S. Junior Chess Title. He is only 13, but don't let that fool you. He plays like a master, as our top club members will attest.
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August 21, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada Tuesday, August 21, 1956 — Chess Champs To Attend 1st Canadian Match Here — The Canadian Open Chess Championship will be held in Montreal for the first time this year. Aug. 25 to Sept. 2. Many of the ranking champions on this continent are expected to participate in the 10-round championship which will be held in Redpath Hall, McGill University and, on the two Sundays, in the YHMA building, Park and Mount Royal Aves.
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August 25, 1956

CAPTION: Junior chess champion of the United States, Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, ponders a move. He is the youngest of the participants. His other main interest is baseball. Original b/w photo by Montreal Star. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/

• The Montreal Star, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Saturday, August 25, 1956 — 13-year-old To Play Top Chess Men — A 13-year-old boy will pit his knowledge of chess against top-ranking players from as far south as Guatemala and as far west as Vancouver, in Canada's first open chess championships, starting today in Redpath Hall, McGill University.
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• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, August 25, 1956 — $1,000 In Prizes Offered In Canadian Open Chess — “Le Dain says 13-year-old Bobby Fischer, of New York, who recently caused a sensation in chess circles by winning the U.S. junior championship at Philadelphia and finishing fourth in the U.S. open championship, may also be on hand.”
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August 26, 1956

Robert Sobel vs Robert James Fischer Canadian Open (1956), Montreal CAN, rd 2, Aug-26 Indian Game: King's Indian. Fianchetto Variation (A49) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044415

• New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, August 26, 1956 — Evans in Canadian Event — Larry Evans, former United States champion, heads the invaders. Other visitors are William Lombardy, Edmar Mednis and James T. Sherwin, two former New York State champions, and Nicholas Bakos of New York, and Sidney Bernstein and 13-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn.
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August 27, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Maurice Fox Canadian Open (1956), Montreal CAN, rd 4, Aug-27 Formation: King's Indian Attack (A07) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044029

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada Monday, August 27, 1956 — Montreal Man In Chess Vanguard — Leaders narrowed to 10 here yesterday after the second round of the first Canadian open chess championships. One Montrealer, Lionel Joyner, was among them. Few major upsets marked the day's early round. Larry Evans of New York, a strong favorite to take the event's $500 first prize, defeated Maurice Fox, of Montreal for his second point, after beating B.P. Kozak, of Sudbury, Ont., in the opening round, Saturday.
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• New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, August 27, 1956 — Experience Tells in Match Between Bobby Fischer and Robert Sobel — Experience told in the match between 13-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn and Robert Sobel of Philadelphia. Soble won in twenty-seven moves. Fischer bet Gerard Lepine, 17, of Montreal, in the opening round.
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• The Montreal Star, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Monday, Aug 27, 1956 — Canadian Champ Defeats 3 To Share Chess Play Lead — Bobby Fischer, 13, a New York prodigy who recently finished fourth in the U.S. open, ahead of 97 other experts, started well in the present tournament, winning his first-round game against Gerard Lepine, Jr., of Montreal.
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August 28, 1956

• The Montreal Star, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Tuesday, August 28, 1956 — Torontonian's Streak Holds: Anderson Scores Fourth Chess Win — The most interesting game of yesterday's round was between 13-year-old Bobby Fischer and eight-time Canadian Champ Maurice Fox of Montreal. At one point, with nearly a hundred spectators crowded around the board, Bobby had a considerable advantage.
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• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Tuesday, August 28, 1956 — Anderson, Evans On Top After Fourth Chess Round — The field was narrowed from the eight players with unscathed records after the third round Sunday night. Maurice Fox, eight times Canadian champion, disposed of 13-year-old Bobby Fischer of New York, after a grueling, five-hour, 13-minute match in which Fox employed a King's Indian defense against the American prodigy.
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• New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, August 28, 1956 — Eight in Tie at Montreal —Montreal, Aug. 27—Eight of a total of eighty-eight entries in the first open championship of the Canadian Chess Federation are setting the pace with clean scores after three rounds on the campus of McGill University. Three of them are New Yorkers—Larry Evans, William Lombardy and James T. Sherwin.
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August 29, 1956

W Walz vs Robert James Fischer Canadian Open (1956), Montreal CAN, rd 6, Aug-29 Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation (B25) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044421

• New York Times, New York, New York, Wednesday, August 29, 1956 — Out-Maneuvered — Maurice Fox of Montreal, a former Canadian champion, out-maneuvered Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn in fifty moves.

• The Montreal Star, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Wednesday, August 29, 1956 — Close Play Feature Of Chess Tourney — Bobby Fischer, 13, whose games have been a feature attraction to the spectators, had an easy time of it in the fifth round, defeating Antantas Judzentavicius of Montreal. Fischer now has three wins and two losses and is tied for 19th place among the 88 competitors.
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August 30, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Hans Matthai Canadian Open (1956), Montreal CAN, rd 7, Aug-30 Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation. Yugoslav Attack (B77) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044034

• Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, August 30, 1956 — Championship Tournament Play Holds Chess Student Interest — The 13-year-old Fischer succumbed in 50 moves to Maurice Fox of Montreal, a former Canadian champion, in the fourth round for his second defeat of the tournament.

August 31, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Charles Sharp Canadian Open (1956), Montreal CAN, rd 8, Aug-31 Spanish Game: Morphy Defense (C78) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1581783

• The Montreal Star, Montreal, Canada, Friday, August 31, 1956 — N.Y. Chess Expert Enters 3-way Tie —Jim Sherwin, a 22-year-old chess expert from New York City, moved into a three-way tie for first place in the Canadian Open Chess Championship last night when he defeated Paul Vaitonis, international master from Hamilton, Ontario. Abe Yanofsky of Winnipeg and William Lombardy of New York, who shared the lead after the sixth round, were forced to make room at the top for Sherwin when they played to an unexciting draw.
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September 01, 1956

Sidney Norman Bernstein vs Robert James Fischer Canadian Open (1956), Montreal CAN, rd 9, Sep-01 Queen Pawn Game: Barry Attack. Gruenfeld Variation (D02) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044404

• The Montreal Star, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Saturday, September 01, 1956 — Yanofsky Defeated: Two New Yorkers Tie For Chess Leadership — Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old “boy wonder” from Brooklyn, has moved up among the leaders by virtue of his strong win against Charles Sharp of West Scarboro, Maine. His adjourned game with Heinz Matthais, of Montreal, has gone through the second day of play, and is to be continued today.
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• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, September 01, 1956 — Bill Lombardy Ties Sherwin In Chess Open — James Sherwin, of New York, and William Lombardy, 18-year-old science student from the Bronx, were tied for top honors with seven points each when play ended last night in the first Canadian open chess championship, in Redpath Hall.
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The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, September 01, 1956. EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Shortly after this picture was taken 13-year old Bobby Fischer, New York Junior Chess Champion, looked up with a grin and knocked over his king in the traditional concession of inevitable defeat at the hands of Montreal Architect Joseph Sawyer, who was Canadian Chess Champion in 1908 but admits only to having “been around a long time.” The two played a fast, friendly game at Redpath Hall of McGill yesterday while waiting for the resumption of play in the First Canadian Open Chess Championship. Young Fischer is one of the contestants in the tournament; Young Sawyer said he no longer competes because “a five-hour game is a little tough these days.” Others in the picture are, left to right, John J. Prentice, president of the Canadian Chess Federation, Sidney Bernstein of New York and Larry Evans of New York. Original b/w photo by Gazette. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/2018/03/bill-lombardy-ties-sherwin-in-chess-open.html https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24402809/bill_lombardy_ties_sherwin_in_chess_open/

September 02, 1956

Frank Ross Anderson vs Robert James Fischer Canadian Open (1956), Montreal CAN, rd 10, Sep-02 Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Amsterdam Variation (B93) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044403

Bobby Fischer and Edmar Mednis play last rounds at the first Canadian Open, September 02, 1956. Fischer drew with Frank Ross Anderson. Original b/w photographer unknown. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ Frank Ross Anderson vs Robert James Fischer Canadian Open (1956), Montreal CAN, rd 10, Sep-02 Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Amsterdam Variation (B93) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044403

September 03, 1956

• Daily News New York, New York Monday, September 03, 1956 — Voice of Brooklyn: Teen Honor Roll-No. 2 —EDITORIAL: Voice of Brooklyn — We were pleased to print an item from Albany the other day about Mrs. Regina Fischer of 560 Lincoln Place. She had brought honor to Brooklyn by taking top place among 30 winners of Regents scholarships, worth $750 each, for advanced study in nursing.
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• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Monday, September 03, 1956 — Evans Edges Sherwin To Carry Chess Open — Larry Evans and 13-year-old Bobby Fischer, also of New York, will play in a tandem simultaneous round today at 12:30 at the YMHA, Park and Mount Royal Aves.

• New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, September 3, 1956 — Russians Pressed In Moscow Chess — “…Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, scored 7—3 to tie Frank Anderson, the champion of Canada, and D.A. Yanofsky of Winnipeg.

September 04, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Tuesday, September 04, 1956 — Young Chess Whiz Earns $60 Deflating 19 Within 2 Hours — Thirteen-year-old Bobby Fischer, of Brooklyn, N.Y., United States open junior chess champion and fourth-ranking player in the American open, yesterday took just two hours to defeat 19 challengers in a special tournament following the first Canadian open chess championships which ended on the weekend.
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• The Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Tuesday, September 04, 1956 — Close Finish: Young Film Producer Canada Chess Winner —Larry Evans 24-year-old New York city film producer and No. 2 ranking United States chess player Sunday night won the first Canadian open chess championship, a 10-round, $1,300 event. Evans finished the tournament in a point-total tie with William Lombardy 18-year-old student at City College of New York, but captured the crown on the basis of a predetermined tie-breaking system involving the scores of defeated and drawn opponents.
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September 09, 1956

• The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, September 09, 1956 — Tripled Pawns Win — Are doubled pawns a weakness? Are tripled pawns?? Not to judge by the manner in which Junior Champion Bobby Fischer uses a set of triplets in the following game from the Philadelphia tournament.

Daily News New York, New York Sunday, September 09, 1956. Late Starter Wins Nurse Exam Honor. Despite the fact that she had a late start in a new career, 43-year-old Mrs. Regina Fischer of Brooklyn has managed to walk away with state-wide honors. The winner of a $750 scholarship for advanced training in nursing, Mrs. Fischer, who has been an RN for only three years, scored the top grade among 300 applicants who took the scholarship exam giving by the University of the State of New York this summer. -CONTINUES- https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/2018/03/late-starter-wins-nurse-exam-honor.html

• Daily News New York, New York Sunday, September 09, 1956 — Late Starter Wins Nurse Exam Honor —Despite the fact that she had a late start in a new career, 43-year-old Mrs. Regina Fischer of Brooklyn has managed to walk away with state-wide honors. The winner of a $750 scholarship for advanced training in nursing, Mrs. Fischer, who has been an RN for only three years, scored the top grade among 300 applicants who took the scholarship exam giving by the University of the State of New York this summer.
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September 10, 1956

• North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, Canada, Monday, September 10, 1956 — Secret Of Top Chess —“There are some schoolboys in their teens and even pre-teens who can provide tough opposition for older, more-experienced chess experts. A good example is Bobby Fischer, at 13 one of the stronger players in North America.” Fischer, from Brooklyn, N.Y., won the U.S. junior title at Philadelphia this year and finished in a fourth-place tie in the Canadian open tourney here, bracketed with such chess experts as Dan (Abe) Yanofsky of Winnipeg and Frank Anderson of Toronto.
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• Edmonton Journal Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Monday, September 10, 1956 — New Chess Champion Declares Concentration Is Main Need — “Good chess is mostly a knack,” he says. Contrary to popular belief among non-players, the game does not involve a profound knowledge of higher mathematics. “There are some schoolboys in their teens and even pre-teens who can provide tough opposition for older, more-experienced chess experts.
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September 15, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, September 15, 1956 — Canadian Open Championship — On Labor Day, young Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn tackled 19 in a simultaneous exhibition at YMHA and only W. Oaker escaped with a draw.

September 16, 1956

• The Racine Journal-Times Sunday Bulletin, Racine, Wisconsin, Sunday, September 16, 1956 — David and Goliath — Young Bobby Fischer, 13, who recently became the youngest player to win the U.S. Amateur, seems to be another thing, however. The game below is from the 1956 U.S. Open.

September 30, 1956

• The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, Sunday, September 30, 1956 — New Teen-Age Star Vaults Into Limelight —The recent United States Chess Federation junior title tournament turned up perhaps the most promising teenager to hit the big-time since Larry Evans and Arthur Bisguier rocked the chess world as prodigies. This newest 13-year-old wonder is Brooklyn's Bobby Fischer, Bobby jumped into the lead at the very start of the Oklahoma City tournament and swept to an amazing 8½-1½ victory.
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Bobby Fischer preparing to make his next move during a game at the Manhattan Chess Club at the Lessing J. Rosenwald tournament. Seated are William Lombardy, Manhattan CC President Morris Kasper and President of the Marshall CC, Edward Lasker, is standing. This Tournament was held at both the Manhattan Chess Club and the Marshall. Original b/w photographer unknown. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/

October 07, 1956

Arthur Bisguier vs Robert James Fischer Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 1, Oct-07 King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack. Fluid Attack (E78) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1028374

October 08, 1956

Abe Turner vs Robert James Fischer Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 2, Oct-08 King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto. Panno Variation (E63) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044420

• New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, October 08, 1956 — Byrne Triumphs In Chess Match — - Beats Reshevsky When Star Fails to Meet Time Limit in Rosenwald Tourney — The clock last night played an important part in the first round of the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy chess tournament at the Manhattan Chess Club. Forty moves must be made in five hours.
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October 09, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Sidney Norman Bernstein Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 3, Oct-09 Spanish Game: Morphy Defense. Caro Variation (C70) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044027

October 10, 1956

Arthur Feuerstein vs Robert James Fischer Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 4, Oct-10 King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto. Panno Variation (E63) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044406

October 11, 1956

• New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, October 11, 1956 — Fischer Cleverly Extricates Himself: King's Indian Defense —“Feuerstein, a 20-year-old City College student, played a thirty-one move draw with Bobby Fischer, 13, of Erasmus Hall High School. Reshevsky won in thirty-seven moves from Eliot Hearst in a fast finish. Fischer cleverly extricated himself from a difficult position in a King's Indian defense in which the schoolboy played the black pieces.
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October 12, 1956

• New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, October 12, 1956 — Rosenwald Event — After losing to Mednis, Turner resumed his second-round game with Bobby Fischer, winning in forty-eight moves.

October 13, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada Saturday, October 13, 1956 — Canadian Open Championship —Following is the standing of all competitors in the First Canadian Open Championship. Ten rounds of Swiss system play. Players drew numbers by lot and first round a blind draw. Second round, winners paired with winners, and those who drew or lost were similarly paired.
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• New York Times, New York, New York, Saturday, October 13, 1956 — Fischer, 13, Gains Draw In 66 Moves; Youngest Player in Chess Tourney Here Deadlocks With Bernstein, Oldest —The oldest of the twelve competitors in the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy tournament at the Manhattan Chess Club, Sidney Bernstein, former champion of that club, was still undefeated yesterday after finishing his adjourned third-round game with Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old student at Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn.
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October 14, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Herbert Seidman Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 5, Oct-14 Formation: King's Indian Attack (A07) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044041

• The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, October 14, 1956 — Reshevsky Upset In Rosenwald Tourney — Arthur Bisguier, who bowed to Sidney Bernstein after beating Junior Champion Bobby Fischer.

• The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, October 14, 1956 — Lessing-Rosenwald Trophy Tournament — Today, the third Lessing-Rosenwald Trophy Tournament goes on in New York. The first two events in this series were limited to six entrants who played a double round-robin. This year's tournament has 12 players: Reshevsky, Bisguier, S. Bernstein, Donald Byrne, A. Feuerstein, Bobby Fischer (13 years old), I.A. Horowitz, Edmar Mednis, Max Pavey, H. Seidman, G. Shainswit and A. Turner. … The inclusion of Bobby Fischer in this formal masters tournament marks the first time in this country that so young a chess-player has qualified for a tournament of this caliber since the incredible Reshevsky did it in 1922 (at the age of 11).
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October 15, 1956

Samuel Reshevsky vs Robert James Fischer Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 6, Oct-15 King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto. Panno Variation (E63) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044411

October 16, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Edmar J Mednis Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 7, Oct-16 Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation. Yugoslav Attack (B76) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044035

• New York Times, New York, New York, Tuesday, October 16, 1956 — Reshevsky Beats Fischer In Chess; Takes Undisputed Lead in Tourney When Rival, 13, Oversteps Time Limit … Samuel Reshevsky, a child chess marvel when he arrived here from Poland at the age of 8, last night defeated Bobby Fischer, 13 years old, to take the lead in the sixth round of the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy tournament at the Marshall Chess Club.
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October 17, 1956

Donald Byrne vs Robert James Fischer Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 8, Oct-17 Gruenfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation. Hungarian Attack (D92) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1008361

The Game of the Century is a famous chess game between 13-year-old Bobby Fischer and Donald Byrne in the Rosenwald Memorial Tournament at the Marshall Chess Club in New York City on October 17, 1956. Fischer adopted the Gruenfeld defense and made one startling move after another. Byrne resigned at midnight after forty moves. Original b/w photographer unknown. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ Donald Byrne vs Robert James Fischer Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 8, Oct-17 Gruenfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation. Hungarian Attack (D92) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1008361

A copy of the original score sheet in his Bobby Fischer's handwriting from the “Game of the Century” played against Donald Byrne at the Lessing J. Rosenwald tournament of 1956.

October 18, 1956

• New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, October 18, 1956 — Bobby Fischer Defeats Donald Byrne, Adopting the Gruenfeld Defense. Byrne Resigns. —“Bobby Fischer, a 13-year-old expert from Brooklyn, defeated Donald Byrne of Ann Arbor, Mich., a former national open champion. … Fischer adopted the Gruenfeld defense and made one startling move after another.
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• Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, October 18, 1956 — A strong field topped by Grand Master Samuel Reshevsky — One of the surprises of the tournament was that Fischer, sensational 13-year-old Brooklyn high school student, had yet to win a game at that point.

October 19, 1956

• The Journal News, White Plains, New York, Friday, October 19, 1956 — Reshevsky Leads in Chess Tourney — Reshevsky's position was strengthened by the defeat of second place Donald Byrne of Ann Arbor, Mich., by 13-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn during Wednesday's competitions.

October 20, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, October 20, 1956 — Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy Tournament — Entry in the annual Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy tournament at New York has been broadened this year to include twelve competitors. After four rounds Reshevsky and Feurstein lead 3-1 each, followed by Bisguier and Mednis, 2½-1½ each. Read More

• Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, October 20, 1956 — World of Chess - Tourney Passes Half-Way Mark — The third annual Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy tournament has passed the half-way point. Invited to compete were 12 leading players…

October 21, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Max Pavey Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 9, Oct-21 Sicilian Defense: Paulsen Variation. American Attack (B45) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044037

• New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, October 21, 1956 — Fischer Sets Back Seidman In Chess —Bobby Fischer, 13 years old, of Brooklyn, last night defeated Herbert Seidman, champion of the Marshall Chess Club in their postponed game from the fifth round of the Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy chess tournament at the Manhattan Chess Club.
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• The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, October 21, 1956 — Reshevsky in Tie With Feuerstein — Feuerstein is the only undefeated player, with two drawn games against Bisguier and Bobby Fischer.

October 22, 1956

George Shainswit vs Robert James Fischer Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 10, Oct-22 King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation. Classical Fianchetto (E67) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044413

• New York Times, New York, New York, Monday, October 22, 1956 — Fischer, Pavey Draw — Next to finish was 13-year-old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, who played white against Max Pavey, champion of the Manhattan C.C. The youngster again played impressively and succeeded in drawing in thirty-five moves. The scores of the Seidman-Reshevsky and Fischer-Pavey games… Read More

October 24, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Eliot Sanford Hearst Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 11, Oct-24 Spanish Game: Classical Variation (C64) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044031

Study In Tension. Bobby Fischer fidgets, bites his nails and squirms in general when in trouble. Here, in the last round, facing acute time pressure (see the clock—12 is the deadline and a) very critical position, he falls into a characteristic pose. - Original comment and b/w photo by Dr. Harold Sussman, Chess Life, December 1956. For fair use, all credits must be kept intact. Color photo version created by the developer (me, yours truly) of https://bobby-fischer-1956.blogspot.com/ Robert James Fischer vs Eliot Hearst Third Rosenwald Trophy (1956), New York, NY USA, rd 11, Oct-24 Spanish Game: Classical Variation (C64) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044031

October 25, 1956

• New York Times, New York, New York, Thursday, October 25, 1956 — Bobby Fischer vs. Eliot Hearst — Eliot Hearst won in forty-one moves from Bobby Fischer and Sidney Bernstein drew against George Shainswit. The tournament will end tonight.

• The Guardian London, Greater London, England Thursday, October 25, 1956 — In the New York Tournament — The new American prodigy Robert Fischer, aged 13, is doing well and brilliantly defeated Byrne by a queen sacrifice.

October 26, 1956

• New York Times, New York, New York, Friday, October 26, 1956 — Seidman Moves into Deadlock with Bobby Fischer for 8th Place — Byrne was tied for fifth in the standings by Sidney Bernstein and Abe Turner with scores of 5½—5½. Seidman, with 4½—6½, moved up to deadlock Bobby Fischer for eighth place.

October 28, 1956

• The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, October 28, 1956 — The Most Brilliant Game of the Rosenwald Tournament — The most brilliant game of the tournament was won by Junior Champion Bobby Fischer from Donald Byrne of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Byrne posted his Queen in an advanced position before his development was completed and 13 year old Bobby took advantage by a series of remarkable sacrifices. Read More

• The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, Sunday, October 28, 1956 — Oklahoma City: Bobby Fischer vs. Dr. Lapiken — Probably underrates his opponent or he would have played B-K2 and O-O here. (b) Profits immediately and from now on takes over completely. (c) B-K2 was better. (d) Well-played. If 14 . . . QPxP 15, PxP NxN; 16. BxN, QxB; 17. BxPch, etc. (e) Ends matters fast.
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Erich Watkinson Marchand vs Robert James Fischer Eastern States Open (1956), Washington, Nov-?? English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense. King's Indian Formation (A15) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044408

Herbert Goldhamer vs Robert James Fischer Eastern States Open (1956), Washington, Nov-?? Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Opocensky Variation (B92) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044407

Robert James Fischer vs Norman Hurttlen Eastern States Open (1956), Washington, DC USA, Nov-?? Spanish Game: Closed Variations (C84) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044032

Arthur Feuerstein vs Robert James Fischer Eastern States Open (1956), ?, Nov-?? King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation. Classical Fianchetto (E67) 1/2-1/2 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1625906

Edmund Nash vs Robert James Fischer Eastern States Open (1956), Washington, Nov-?? Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B95) 0-1 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1044409

November 01, 1956

• Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, November 01, 1956 — Bobby Fischer Makes Creditable Showing — “and 13-year-old Bobby Fischer made a creditable showing in placing next in a 4½-6½ tie with Seidman.”

November 03, 1956

• The Province, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Saturday, November 03, 1956 — Chess News - Rosenwald Tournament — There are twelve entries in the third annual Lessing J. Rosenwald trophy tournament being played at the Manhattan C.C. and Marshall C.C., instead of six as formerly, included is 13 year old Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, U.S. junior champion.
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November 04, 1956

• The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, Sunday, November 04, 1956 — Oklahoma City — Bobby Fischer, the 13-year-old whiz, after playing his fourth master-opponent in a row without a loss asked me: ‘When do I get a fish as an opponent?” So I promptly gave him Fischheimer of Chicago.”

• The Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, November 04, 1956 — Scores: Lessing J. Rosenwald Trophy — Bobby Fischer's score of 4½-6½ cannot be considered a failure but is, rather, a sort of triumph.

November 15, 1956

• Courier-Post, Camden, New Jersey, Thursday, November 15, 1956 — Game of the Century: Brilliancy Prize Bobby Fischer — “The other score is a brilliancy prize candidate by Bobby Fischer, 13-year-old Brooklyn star, who had an uneven record in the tournament, but who shocked Byrne with his eleventh move and soon chalked this game up on the credit side of the ledger.” Read More

• The Guardian London, Greater London, England Thursday, November 15, 1956 — D. Byrne - R. Fischer — Boy prodigies in chess have, on the whole, maintained their promise in adult life. Morphy, Capablanca and Reshevsky are all examples of players who approached master class before their teens and later attained world championship calibre. Read More

November 17, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, November 17, 1956 — Hats Off Gentleman! A Genius!; Canadian Open Championship —Hats Off Gentleman! A Genius! — 13-year-old Bobby Fischer, USA junior champion, proved in the Canadian Open, USA Open and in the Rosenwald tourney that he already belongs in the best senior company.
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November 18, 1956

• The Journal Times, Racine, Wisconsin, Sunday, November 18, 1956 — Bobby Fischer finished 8th in a field of 12 — a respectable showing — “…Young Bobby Fischer, now 13 years old, finished 8th in a field of 12, a most respectable showing for the young and promising Brooklynite.

November 23, 1956

Robert James Fischer vs Attilio Di Camillo Eastern States Open (1956), Washington, DC USA, rd 1, Nov-23 Spanish Game: Morphy Defense (C78) 1-0 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1008362

November 24, 1956

• Washington Post, Washington, D.C., November 24, 1956 — Chess Experts Move In — Deep thought is given by Bobby Fischer, 13, of Brooklyn, N. Y. during yesterday's tournament play. Bobby is the United States Junior Chess Champion. This was a scene in the Central YMCA, 1736 G. st. nw., yesterday as 56 of the top chess players in the East went into the second day of a tournament that ends Sunday afternoon.
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November 25, 1956

• The Journal Times, Racine, Wisconsin, Sunday, November 25, 1956 — Byrne-Fischer Match — “Though he defeated Sammy Reshevsky in the first round, Donald Byrne did not fare too well at the hands of two of the U. S.' leading junior players in the 3rd Rosenwald Memorial Tournament in New York this fall. He lost to Edmar Mednis in 27 moves, and to 14-year-old Bobby Fischer in 41.
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December 22, 1956

• The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Canada Saturday, December 22, 1956 — Brilliancy Prize Awarded to Bobby Fischer in Rosenwald Tourney — “Special prize awards in the Rosenwald tourney at N.Y. for best games have been made in the following order: to Bobby Fischer for his brilliant win vs. D. Byrne (published here a few weeks ago), to H. Seidman vs. M. Pavey, and to D. Byrne for a fine positional game vs. S. Reshevsky, the latter's only loss.”
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December 23, 1956

• New York Times, New York, New York, Sunday, December 23, 1956 — Champions Who Retained or Won Individual and Team Honors During 1956 — Competitors Who Distinguished Themselves in Various Fields of Sports During the Year

December 27, 1956

• Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Corpus Christi, Texas, Thursday, December 27, 1956 — 'Sovietless' Chess Congress To Start — Reuters. Hastings, England, Dec. 26—There will be a Hungarian master but no Russians at the 32nd annual international Christmas Chess Congress opening here tomorrow afternoon. More than 130 competitors from 11 countries assembled here today for the congress, which lasts until Jan. 5.
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• The Guardian Journal, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Thursday, December 27, 1956 — 11 Countries At Chess Congress —More than 130 competitors from Great Britain and ten Continental countries assembled at Hastings, Sussex, yesterday for the 32nd International Christmas Chess Congress, opening at St. Leonards this afternoon. The congress, which will be opened by Sir Clarence Sadd, deputy president of the British Chess Federation lasts until January 5.
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December 29, 1956

• The Province, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Saturday, December 29, 1956 — Chess News — Maurice Fox v. Robert J. Fischer — The veteran former Canadian champion, Maurice Fox of Montreal, had to draw upon his resourcefulness and experience to the full in order to ward off the potent attack of the youngest competitor, Bobby Fischer of Brooklyn, in their fourth-round game in the First Canadian Open Championship, Montreal, 1956.
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December 30, 1956

• The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, Sunday, December 30, 1956 — Christmas Chess Congress in Hastings, England — “Another nonstarter is 13 year old Bobby Fischer, the ‘chess wonder of Brooklyn,’ who turned down an invitation because of lack of funds, then accepted it after the funds were raised, but was himself turned down because his place had since been filled by someone else.”
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