When was Viktor Korchnoi born?
Q: When was Viktor Korchnoi born?
A: Viktor Korchnoi was born on 23 March 1931 in Leningrad, USSR (now Saint Petersburg).
Q: Where did he live for many years?
A: For many years, Viktor Korchnoi lived in Switzerland and became a Swiss citizen.
Q: How long was Viktor at or near the top of chess?
A: Viktor Korchnoi was at or near the top of chess for half a century.
Q: How many times did he become a candidate for the World Championship?
A: Viktor Korchnoi became a candidate for the World Championship on ten occasions (1962, 1968, 1971, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1988 and 1991).
Q: When did he defect to the Netherlands?
A: In 1976 Viktor Korchnoi defected to the Netherlands.
Q: How many times did he win the USSR Chess Championship?
A: Viktor Korchnoi won the USSR Chess Championship four times.
Q: How many times did Soviet teams win European Championships with him as part of their team?
A: Soviet teams won five European Championships with Viktor Korchnoi as part of their team.
