GM Wolfgang Uhlmann

German Democratic RepublicGerman Democratic Republic
Born 1935
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Wolfgang Uhlmann was East Germany's preeminent chess player for over three decades, capturing the national championship 11 times between the mid-1950s and late 1980s. He reached the 1971 Candidates Tournament, placing him among the world's top contenders, and was a lifelong devotee of the French Defence. He continued playing into his later years before passing away at age 85 in Dresden.

Wolfgang Uhlmann

Associated Openings

As White

A10English Opening1061 games
A20Reversed Sicilian198 games

As Black

C00French Defense573 games
A45Trompowsky Attack569 games

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