Petrosian holds lead
iy ZP A Reutei —Copyright > PALMA de MALLORCA T. Petrosian (Russiai retained his lead iii his quarter-final of the world chess championship when he drew against the Hungarian grand master. L. Portisch. Portisch used the English opening and Petrosian adopted .the Sicilian delence. The draw was agreed on the twenty-ninth move after four hours of play. V. Korchnoi (Russia), needing onlv one more win to defeat H. Mecking (Brazil) in his quarterfinal in Augusta, Georgia, re’fused to allow a draw m the longest game of the nine played. Korchnoi -ealed his eightv-ninth move and the game was adjourned. The Russian has won two games and Mecking none. Winners of the quarter-final matches will play each other later this 'ear for the opportunity to challenge the world champion, R. J. Fischer in 1975.
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33452, 6 February 1974, Page 12
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135Petrosian holds lead Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33452, 6 February 1974, Page 12
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