Is The Luzhin Defense based on a true story?

No, it isn't. The Last Defense is a fictional work created by the author's imagination.

Yes, it is. 'Deacons for Defense' is based on real events and people.

It's not that simple. A story being substantially true doesn't automatically shield one from libel claims. Other factors like harm caused and malicious intent come into play.

Yes, it is. The movie '1408' is based on a Stephen King short story which was inspired by real - life haunted hotel stories.

Well, it's a bit of a mix. While it may be inspired by some true elements from 1899 such as the general state of the world, sea travel, and social hierarchies at that time, it also has a lot of fictional elements added for the sake of drama and mystery. For example, the overarching mystery plot might be a creative take on some historical uncertainties, but not directly based on a single true story.

Yes, '1408' is based on a true story. The story was inspired by a Stephen King short story of the same name. It's about a man who stays in a supposedly haunted hotel room, Room 1408, and experiences terrifying and inexplicable events.

Yes, True Story was based on real events and people.

Yes, it is. 'The True Story' is often inspired by real events or people.

Yes, if it's labeled as a true story, it usually has some basis in real events. But there might be some creative liberties taken for entertainment or narrative purposes.

In many cases, 'True Story' is indeed drawn from actual happenings. The creators might take some artistic liberties, but the core elements are rooted in truth.