Viktor Korchnoi
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Summary
Viktor Korchnoi was born on March 23, 1931[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on June 6, 2016[3], in Wohlen[4]. He worked as a chess player[5], writer[6], and author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,825 views/month, #6,758 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[9], Switzerland[10], statelessness[11]
- Field of work: chess[12]
- Employer: Saint Petersburg State University[13]
- Educated at: Saint Petersburg State Institute of History[14], Annenschule[15]
- Award received: Chess Oscar[16], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[17]
- Member of: Mikhail Chigorin Club[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[20]
- Commons category: Viktor Korchnoi[21]
- Cause of death: stroke[22]
- Residence: Saint Petersburg[23]
- Sport: chess[24]
- Family name: Korchnoi[25]
- Given name: Viktor[26]
- Significant event: defection[27], Siege of Leningrad[28], World Chess Championship 1978[29], nevozvrashchentsy[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Viktor Korchnoi[31]
- Commons gallery: Viktor Korchnoi[32]
- Student of: Vladimir Zak[33]
- Elo rating: 2499[34]
Why It Matters
Viktor Korchnoi has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 90 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Viktor Korchnoi born?
Viktor Korchnoi was born in Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Viktor Korchnoi die?
Viktor Korchnoi passed away in Wohlen[4].
What did Viktor Korchnoi do for work?
Viktor Korchnoi worked as a chess player[5], writer[6], and author[7].
Where did Viktor Korchnoi go to school?
Viktor Korchnoi was educated at Saint Petersburg State Institute of History[14] and Annenschule[15].
What awards did Viktor Korchnoi receive?
Honors received include Chess Oscar[16] and Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[17].