Alexander Alekhine is the first violin in the chess orchestra. 1938. 1st line: Emanuel Lasker, Mikhail Botvinnik, Alexander Alekhine (at the center), Max Euwe, Reuben Fine. 2nd line: Paul Keres (piano), Jose Raul Capablanca, Salomon Flohr, Samuel Reshevsky. Here are all the strongest players of that time.