Judit Polgar
Judit Polgar is a Hungarian chess grandmaster, renowned for being one of the strongest female players in history. Born on July 23, 1976, she achieved the title of grandmaster at the age of 15, breaking records and challenging gender stereotypes in the chess world. Polgar is best known for her victories against numerous world champions and her contributions to popularizing chess, especially among women. Her aggressive playing style and deep understanding of the game have made her a role model for aspiring chess players globally.
Born on Jul 23, 1976 (49 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 14,522 | $180,000 | 139$ |
| Totals | 2 | 27,431,329 | 21,604 | $880,000 | 712$ |
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Kazakhstan:
Judit Polgar is noted as the only woman to have been in the top 10 of the open rating.
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Switzerland:
Judit Polgár is the only woman to have ever reached the top ten in the chess world rankings.
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North Macedonia:
Judit Polgar broke Fischer's record by becoming the first woman to set a new record in 1991.
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United Kingdom:
Judit Polgár is a renowned chess player whose signed chess board is also in Hassabis's office.
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Germany:
Judit Polgár, the best female chess player in history, has defeated eight world chess champions in her career.
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Argentina:
Judit Polgar is recognized as the best female chess player in history and a friend of Oscar Panno.
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Argentina:
Judit Polgar was a Hungarian chess player who faced Spassky in a notable match.
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Spain:
Judit Polgar is referenced as another historical chess player whose training was based on traditional methods.
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