AAustin American-Statesman Austin, Texas Monday, February 07, 1972 - Page 21
Chess Site Talks Start In Russia
Moscow (AP) — The chairman of the U.S. Chess Federation opened negotiations today with the Soviet Chess Federation on a site for the world championship chess match between Boris Spassky, the Soviet title-holder, and contender Bobby Fischer of the United States.
Chairman Ed Edmondson said a final decision would not be reached during his visit.
“Even if we get a preliminary agreement the final decision must be reached by the players,” he said.
Edmondson added that the results of his talks with the Russians would be relayed to Spassky and he will fill in Fischer when he returns to New York on Tuesday.
Fischer has named Belgrade as his first choice for the match and Spassky has chosen Reykjavik. Each named three other cities as alternate sites.
A decision must be made by midnight Thursday or the International Chess Federation will decide. Edmondson said after he reports to Fischer on the Moscow talks the Soviet and American federations will probably talk by telephone on Feb. 10 to reach agreement.
