Octávio Trompowsky
Brazilian chess player (1897–1984)
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Octávio Figueira Trompowsky de Almeida (30 November 1897 – 26 March 1984) was a Brazilian chess player, who was born and died in Rio de Janeiro.[1][2] Trompowsky won the 1939 Brazilian Championship, but is best known as the player for whom the Trompowsky Attack (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) chess opening was named. The Trompowsky Attack remains a popular opening choice.
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FullnameOctávio Figueira Trompowsky de Almeida
Born30 November 1897
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died26 March 1984 (aged 86)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
CountryBrazil
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Octávio Figueira Trompowsky de Almeida |
| Born | 30 November 1897 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 26 March 1984 (aged 86) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Brazil |
