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White to move and mate in two #399 -- First Piatigorsky Cup [1]

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Date: 2023-08-31  

International Grandmaster

Chess Tournament

Held in Los Angeles, California

July, 1963

Edited by Isaac Kashdan

Annotated by Samuel Reshevsky and other tournament participants

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Of course an effort was made to have the United States represented by its two best players. Grandmasters Bobby Fischer and Samuel Reshevsky were invited. Reshevsky accepted, but Fischer was another matter. To this day no one has understood why he did not participate in this outstanding event. As these lines are being written, Fischer has declined to play in the 1964 Interzonal Tournament. Here too he has adduced no sufficient reason.

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Petrosian: “A very difficult tournament, and I am satisfied with the outcome. Some may have thought that I should take undisputed first, but actually I am delighted to be able to share with Keres, who may have lost at least two games because of illness.”

Keres: ”It is always easy to explain or to alibi losses, but my opponents played very well and I think that I may have lost these games without any illness. Playing in the First Piatigorsky Cup Tournament and sharing top place with the world champion is a wonderful experience. I enjoyed not only the fighting chess but especially the friendly atmosphere and extremely well-organized event. Many fine and famous players will win and have their names engraved upon this Cup in years to come. I am deeply happy to share this honor with the winners to follow.”

Najdorf: ”One of the most beautifully organized tournaments of all time. The Piatigorskys and Mr. Kashdan have the sincerest thanks of every player. As for the outcome, Petrosian and Keres played fine chess all the way and deserved to win. I am very happy to have tied for third.

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