The warlord enjoys himself

6/9/2018 – A few days ago, the 6th of June, happened to be the death anniversary of Viktor Korchnoi (1931-2016), the legendary player who strode the chess world like a colossus. The warlord simply loved playing, whatever the format, blitz, rapid or classical. He reveled in simultaneous displays. The public adored him and he, in turn, enjoyed their adulation. In such events his play was uninhibited and he moved pieces with fiery spirit and energy. Our columnist Nagesh Havanur goes down memory lane. | Pictured: Korchnoi in Hoogovens 1985 | Photo: Rob Croes / Anefo