Viktor Korchnoi turns eighty

3/23/2011 – One of the defining chess players of our time is the indomitable Viktor Korchnoi. Born on March 23 1931, this chess legend is still going strong, taking part in high level tournaments, travelling and playing like a young man. So what do you think he is doing in his birthday week? Relaxing, reading a good book, sipping port? Then you don't know the man. Biography, pictures and videos.