
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
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500 Master Games of Chess
Savielly Tartakower's most-read book.
Other books in order

500 Master Games of Chess (1900)

100 Master Games of Modern Chess (1954)
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.