Pachman, Ludec

Pachman was imprisoned in Czechoslovakia after openly protesting the Soviet occupation of his land in 1968. He was beaten and suffered a broken skull and backbone.

Birth and Death Dates:
1887 - ?

Career Highlights:
The Czechoslovakian champion in 1947, Pachman was one of the top 40 players in the world in 1960's.

Origin:
Czechoslovakia

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