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Viktor Lvovich Korchnoi (Russian: Виктор Львович Корчной, IPA: [vʲiktər lʲvovʲɪtɕ kɐrtɕˈnoj]; 23 March 1931 – 6 June 2016) was a Soviet (before 1976) and Swiss (after 1980) chess grandmaster (GM) and chess writer.
Jun 6, 2016 · Learn about the life and career of Viktor Korchnoi, a chess legend who played in 10 Candidates tournaments but never became world champion. See his achievements, games, photos and legacy on Chess.com.
Jun 2, 2024 · Viktor Korchnoi was a world chess champion contender who was one of the fiercest competitors in the history of chess. During his prime years he was known as “Viktor the Terrible.” As a youngster, Korchnoi lived through the World War II siege of Leningrad (1941–43).
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Jun 7, 2016 · A tribute to the late chess legend Viktor Korchnoi by his former rival and world champion Garry Kasparov. Kasparov shares his personal anecdotes and impressions of Korchnoi's chess career, character and impact on his life.
Jun 7, 2016 · Viktor Korchnoi, who was widely considered one of the greatest chess players in history but never captured the world championship in more than 60 years as an elite competitor, died on Monday in...
Jan 31, 2024 · In the chess world, Viktor Korchnoi is the maestro who nearly won it all but never got the big prize—the World Chess Championship. Born in 1931 in Russia, Korchnoi was a chess wizard with a never-give-up attitude and a flair for playing chess beautifully.
A DVD monograph by the legendary chess player Viktor Korchnoi, who shares his anecdotes and observations on his career and opponents. Learn about his encounters with Fischer, Karpov, Kasparov and other world champions, and his love for chess.
