AThe Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Wednesday, April 12, 1972 - Page 32
Chess Match Strikes Snag
Belgrade — Belgrade organizers of the world title chess match between Boris Spassky and Robert Fischer have definitely refused to stage their half of the match because the American Chess Federation has not deposited the required guarantee, informed sources said Tuesday.
The sources said the organizers have sent cables to the International Chess Federation and to the Soviet Chess Federation informing them of the decision.
The Soviet Chess Federation already had deposited their part of the guarantee, $35,000, but the latest development apparently diminishes the chances of the match taking place at all, according to the sources.
The dispute arose over Fischer's reported refusal late last month to play under financial arrangements concluded in Amsterdam earlier in March. Belgrade organizers felt unable to make adequate preparations for the match, scheduled in June, because of the uncertainty and the shortness of time.
