When did Korchnoi defect to the Netherlands?
1970
1974
1976
1980
Answer
In 1976, Korchnoi defected to the Netherlands, which was at the time a member of the Western Bloc. This was a major political move, as it signaled Korchnoi's rejection of the Soviet regime and his desire to live in a free and democratic society. Korchnoi's defection was also a major blow to the Soviet chess team, as he was one of their top players.
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