Judit Polgar

Judit Polgar

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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.

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Judit Polgár is widely regarded as the best woman chess player and retired from competition in 2014.

Retired Judit Polgár still the best woman chess player
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-02-15
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Judit Polgar is highlighted as a groundbreaking female chess player who faced Garry Kasparov in a pivotal match.

Index - Kultúr - El akarta lehetetleníteni a kommunista rezsim a sportág férfiakat legyőző magyar királynőjét
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-02-10
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Judit Polgár is mentioned in relation to her rivalry with Garri Kasparow.

Tribut an die Königin: Judit Polgár und ihre Rivalität mit Garri Kasparow - Schacheck
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2026-02-08
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Judit Polgar is one of the strongest female chess players in history and will play against the world.

Легендарната Јудит Полгар ќе игра шах против светот
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-01-27
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Judit Polgár is recognized as one of the strongest female chess players of all time.

Wiener Ladies brachte Schach-Spitzenspielerinnen ins Rathaus - Schacheck
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2025-12-22
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Judit Polgar is the founder and organizer of the Global Chess Festival.

Полгар: За мене, шахот отсекогаш бил создавање, откривање и храброст
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-10-14
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Judit Polgar expressed uncertainty about Nakamura's performance and highlighted the respect Indians have for chess.

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Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-10-06
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Judit Polgar is the founder and main organizer of the Global Chess Festival, which showcases various chess-related activities and innovations.

Многу иновации во новото издание на Глобалниот шаховски фестивал на Полгар
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-09-19
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Judit Polgar is noted as the only woman to have been in the top 10 of the open rating.

Первый трансгендер-гроссмейстер вызвала дебаты в сети
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2025-09-10
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Judit Polgár is the only woman to have ever reached the top ten in the chess world rankings.

Transfrau löst eine Genderdebatte aus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-29
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Judit Polgár, the best female chess player in history, has defeated eight world chess champions in her career.

Schach-Interview: Das sagt Großmeisterin Judit Polgár über Frauen am Schachbrett - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-05-13
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Judit Polgar is referenced as another historical chess player whose training was based on traditional methods.

El Rincón de los Inmortales (vídeos de ajedrez): Vídeos de ajedrez | Faustino Oro, genial a los 10 años | Vídeos
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-02-25
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