Portrait of Savielly Tartakower

Savielly Tartakower books in order

Polish and French chess player

Lived
1887–1956
Country
Russia
Books
2

Savielly Tartakower published 2 books, beginning with 500 Master Games of Chess (1900).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Savielly Tartakower

Other books in order

  1. 500 Master Games of Chess (1900)

    665 pages

  2. 100 Master Games of Modern Chess (1954)

    171 pages

About Savielly Tartakower

Savielly Tartakower was a chess player who was awarded the title of International Grandmaster in its inaugural year, 1950. He was also a chess journalist and author during the 1920s and 1930s, and was noted for his many witticisms.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Savielly Tartakower FAQ

How many books has Savielly Tartakower written?
Savielly Tartakower published 2 books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Savielly Tartakower's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with 500 Master Games of Chess.
What is Savielly Tartakower's last book?
100 Master Games of Modern Chess (1954).
What is Savielly Tartakower's most famous book?
500 Master Games of Chess (1900) is Savielly Tartakower's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.