Background
Doctor Ujtelky was a direct descendant of famous Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, and his original last name was Ujteleky.
Doctor Ujtelky was a direct descendant of famous Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, and his original last name was Ujteleky.
He shared 1st with Jiří Fichtl in Czechoslovak Chess Championship at Ostrava 1960, but lost to him a playoff match for the title. He took 9th at Budapest 1960 (zonal). and several times in friendly matches. Awarded the International Master title in 1961.
His name is attached to the Ujtelky System (b6, Bb7, g6, Bg7, d6, e6, Nd7, Ne7), similar opening to Hippopotamus Defence.
He was Hero of the Hippo.