"To become a professional, you have to train a lot, which I did from a very early age. Of course, it helps if your character is very competitive and you have patience and perseverance."
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Judit Polgar, born on July 23, 1976, in Budapest, Hungary, is celebrated as one of the greatest female chess players in history. Breaking gender barriers, she became the youngest ever to earn the title of Grandmaster at the age of 15, a record that stood for over two decades. Polgar's legacy transcends her remarkable victories; she dedicated herself to promoting chess as a means of developing critical thinking in children. Her inspiring journey continues to empower aspiring players worldwide.
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"Since retiring from competitive chess, my focus is on education and organising children's tournaments: I make a point of never separating girls and boys, nor awarding special prizes for girls."
Judit Polgar
"I want to show how rich chess is and what kind of history it has, through culture, literature, and education."
Judit Polgar