Savielly Tartakower
Savielly Tartakower
Ksawery Tartakowerwas a leading Polish and French chess grandmaster. He was also a leading chess journalist and author of the 1920s and 1930s whose books remain popular even today. Tartakower is remembered for his sharp wit and aphorisms...
ProfessionChess Player
Date of Birth21 February 1887
mistake chess lasts
The winner is the one who makes the next-to-last mistake.
learning together chess
It is well-known that chess and music go well together, and many are those who have achieved unusual proficiency in both.
reputation enough opening
Any opening is good enough, if its reputation is bad enough.
mistake games chess
A game is always won through a mistake.