AStatesman Journal Salem, Oregon Tuesday, July 18, 1972 - Page 18
Soviet Media Labels Fischer As Dangerous
Moscow (AP) The Soviet news media reported Bobby Fischer's third game chess victory over the Soviet champion Boris Spassky Monday night and one expert said it shows the American “is a very dangerous opponent.”
Reporting for Moscow television, international grandmaster Alexander A. Kotov said Fischer “conducted a very strong game” and used “dangerous and interesting novelties he prepared in advance.” But lest Russian fans get down in the mouth about Fischer's first victory over the Soviet champion, Kotov said: “It is necessary to say that in the remaining 21 games there will be victories and defeats for both of them. But we completely believe in and hope for the victory of Boris Spassky, an excellent strategist and good tactician.”
