Bronstein, David
Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953
- ISBN 13:
- 9781607966067
- author:
- Bronstein, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Eigal Meirovich
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 370
- Dimensions:
- 22.91 x 15.19 x 1.96 centimetres
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Chess,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The 1953 Zurich International Chess Tournament features an impressive collection of 210 games, many of which are considered masterpieces. Written by one of the leading competitors, this is the first authoritative English translation from the Russian. The tournament includes games played by some of the greatest chess players of all time, such as Smyslov, Keres, Reshevsky, and Petrosian. The book provides a perceptive coverage of these games, using algebraic notation to help readers understand the strategies and techniques employed by the players. With 352 diagrams to illustrate the games, this volume offers a unique insight into one of the most significant events in chess history.