GM Luděk Pachman

CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia
Born 1924
Elo2520
Wikipedia

Ludek Pachman was a Czech-German Grandmaster, acclaimed chess writer, and political activist. After being imprisoned and tortured by the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia, he emigrated to West Germany in 1972, where he resumed competitive play and won the West German Championship in 1978. He also qualified for the Interzonal in 1976, demonstrating remarkable resilience both in life and on the board.

Luděk Pachman

Associated Openings

As Black

D40Semi-Tarrasch Defence38 games
D41Semi-Tarrasch Defence: 1.d4 d5 2.c4...... 5.cxd531 games
D42Semi-Tarrasch Defence: 1.d4 d5 2.c4...... 7.Bd314 games
E24Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 5.bxc39 games
E28Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 6.e34 games
E27Nimzo-Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 0-04 games

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