Petra Korchnoi
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 11:50 pm
Sad news. Petra Korchnoi has died.
Viktor Korchnoi's second wife Petra passed away on Monday 15th March, on her 93rd birthday.
Before marrying Viktor, she was called Petronella Leeuwerik.
Petra was head of Viktor Korchnoi's delegation during the 1978 World Championship.
Her death was posted on www.chessbase.com on 19th March by Frederic Friedel with a lengthy Obituary and pictures, including one with Viktor.
RIP
Viktor Korchnoi's second wife Petra passed away on Monday 15th March, on her 93rd birthday.
Before marrying Viktor, she was called Petronella Leeuwerik.
Petra was head of Viktor Korchnoi's delegation during the 1978 World Championship.
Her death was posted on www.chessbase.com on 19th March by Frederic Friedel with a lengthy Obituary and pictures, including one with Viktor.
RIP