Statements (84)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Order_of_Friendship
Honored Master of Sports of the USSR |
| gptkbp:biography |
Vladimir Korchnoi: The Last of the Greats
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
March 23, 1931
1929-03-23 |
| gptkbp:career_end |
gptkb:2009
gptkb:2016 |
| gptkbp:career_start |
1946
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| gptkbp:chess_achievements_summary |
one of the last great players of his era.
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| gptkbp:chess_fame |
achieved fame in the chess community
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| gptkbp:chess_influence_on_players |
influenced generations of chess players
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| gptkbp:chess_innovator |
known for innovative strategies
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| gptkbp:chess_legacy_impact |
left a lasting impact on the chess world
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| gptkbp:chess_olympiad |
gptkb:1954
remembered as a fierce competitor participated in multiple Chess Olympiads authored several chess books believed in the importance of psychological warfare in chess conducted deep analysis of his games published articles and analyses in chess magazines recognized for his contributions to chess history |
| gptkbp:chess_opening |
known for his use of the Sicilian Defense
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| gptkbp:chess_personality |
known for his strong personality and determination
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| gptkbp:chess_philosopher |
considered a chess philosopher by some
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| gptkbp:chess_recognition_awards |
received numerous awards for his chess achievements
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| gptkbp:chess_rivalries |
had intense rivalries with other top players
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| gptkbp:chess_titles_won |
won several national and international titles
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Igor_Korchnoi
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Chess literature
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| gptkbp:current_club |
gptkb:Leningrad_Chess_Club
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| gptkbp:death_date |
2016-06-06
June 6, 2021 |
| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:1980
gptkb:Candidates_Tournament contributed to endgame theory won multiple international tournaments competed in numerous elite tournaments known for his endgame skills one of the strongest players of the 20th century renowned for his endgame techniques played many memorable matches throughout his career |
| gptkbp:famous_match |
gptkb:Korchnoi_vs_Karpov_1974
gptkb:1974_World_Championship gptkb:Korchnoi_vs_Karpov_1978 |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
Chess is a war over the board.
Chess is a matter of delicate judgment. I have always been a fighter. I play for the joy of the game. The most important thing is to be able to think. |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov
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| gptkbp:fide_id |
4100010
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| gptkbp:game_awards |
received several awards for his contributions to chess
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| gptkbp:game_community |
gptkb:Korchnoi_Chess_School
respected figure in the chess community mentored young chess players promoted chess education and training |
| gptkbp:head_coach |
Chess coaching
coached several players |
| gptkbp:highest_point |
2725
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vladimir Korchnoi
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| gptkbp:influence |
Chess strategy
influenced many modern players contributed to chess theory and practice |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future generations
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Russian
emigrated to Switzerland in 1976 |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship
World Chess Championship contender |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Korchnoi_vs._Karpov,_1974
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| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:Korchnoi_Gambit
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| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Leningrad
Leningrad, Soviet Union |
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Geneva
gptkb:Wollerau,_Switzerland |
| gptkbp:rating |
2550
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Maya_Korchnoi
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| gptkbp:strategy |
known for his tactical prowess
developed unique strategies for various openings |
| gptkbp:style |
Aggressive
aggressive |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Grandmaster
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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