Author: Savielly Tartakower (1887-1956) inscribed
Year: 1924
Place: Vienna
Description:
Black and white postcard with handwritten text and address information in German from Savielly Tartakower to G. C. A. Oskam, signed but not dated, from 1924. (3 1/4" x 5 1/4") Tartakower writes: “Dear Master Oskam! Your lovely shipment was only handed over to me today, as it was not sent to my new address (see above) but to Café Central. When I see Master Löwy, I will give him his copy. With many chess greetings to you and all your friends, I would like to thank Dr. Tartakower”.
Savielly Tartakower was a Polish chess player. He was awarded the title of International Grandmaster in its inaugural year, 1950. Tartakower was also a leading chess journalist and author of the 1920s and 1930s and is noted for his many witticisms.
Tartakower is regarded as one of the most notable chess personalities of his time. A talented chess player, Tartakower is also known for his countless aphorisms, sometimes called Tartakoverisms. One variation of the Dutch Defence is named after him. The Tartakower Defence in the Queen's Gambit Declined (also known as the Tartakower–Makogonov–Bondarevsky System) also bears his name, as does the most common variation of the Torre Attack. He is alleged to be the inventor of the Orangutan Opening, 1.b4, so named after Tartakower had admired a great ape during his visit to the zoo whilst playing in the great 1924 tournament in New York. Tartakower originated the Catalan Opening at Barcelona 1929. This system starts with 1.d4 d5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3. It remains very popular today at all levels. Also, a very solid variation in the Caro–Kann Defence, which starts with 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6+ exf6 is named after Tartakower.
Condition:
The card is age toned and has minor signs of wear. Nice collector's item.