GM Vlastimil Hort

CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia
Born 1944
Elo2315
FIDE Profile Wikipedia

Vlastimil Hort was a Czechoslovak and German Grandmaster who ranked among the world's strongest players during the 1960s and 1970s. He reached the 1977-78 Candidates Tournament but never advanced to a World Championship match. His broad opening repertoire included the Reversed Sicilian, Benko Gambit, and King's Indian Defence.

Vlastimil Hort

Associated Openings

As White

A58Benko Gambit: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... 5.bxa621 games
E93King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Nbd79 games

As Black

A25Reversed Sicilian: 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3...... Nc640 games
B24Closed Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3...... 3.g317 games
A27Reversed Sicilian: 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3...... 3.Nf313 games

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