The Zurich chess club, 1809-20092011

"This book examines how the Zurich Chess Club became a major player on the international chess scene. Topics include the development of the club, its outstanding members and its memorable activities. Its historical tournaments are covered in-depth, including such competitions as those held in 1934 (Lasker, Alekhine, Euwe), 1953 (Smyslov, Bronstein, Reshevsky) and 1959 (Tal, Fischer, Keres)"--Provided by publisher.