William Lombardy vs. Nicholas Rossolimo

William Lombardy plays Nicholas Rossolimo in the last round of the Eastern States Open Chess Championship held November 22-25, 1956

William Lombardy vs. Nicholas Rossolimo

The game ended in a draw. My mother took this photo. The tournament was won by Hans Berliner. Tied for second were Lombardy, Rossolimo, Feuerstein and Fischer. Norman T. Whitaker directed.

For more about this tournament, see: The Old Clipping

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