Date of Birth: July 23, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Judit Polgar is a Hungarian chess grandmaster who is widely considered the strongest female chess player in history. Born into a family of chess enthusiasts, her father, László Polgar, was a chess teacher who believed that geniuses are made, not born. Judit, along with her sisters Zsuzsa (Susan) and Sofia, were part of an educational experiment by their father to test his theory. Judit’s exceptional talent in chess became evident at a young age. By the age of 15, she became the youngest grandmaster ever, surpassing the record previously held by Bobby Fischer. Over her career, Polgar defeated many of the world’s top players, including Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov. Unlike many female players who competed in women’s tournaments, Judit chose to compete primarily in open tournaments, where she competed against the world’s best male players. Polgar retired from competitive chess in 2014 but remains active in the chess world through coaching, writing, and promoting the game. She has authored several books and runs the Judit Polgar Chess Foundation, which aims to promote chess education and its benefits for cognitive development.
5 Interesting Facts about Judit Polgar
1. Judit Polgar is the only woman to have been ranked in the top 10 of the world chess rankings.
2. She achieved the title of Grandmaster at the age of 15 years and 4 months, breaking Bobby Fischer’s record.
3. Judit has defeated 11 world champions in either rapid or classical chess, including Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen.
4. She has written multiple books on chess, including “How I Beat Fischer’s Record.”
5. Polgar retired from competitive chess in 2014 but continues to contribute to the chess community through her foundation and educational programs.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Judit Polgar
1. “Chess is a miniature version of life.”
2. “I play honestly and I play to win. If I lose, I take my medicine.”
3. “The beauty of chess is that it can be whatever you want it to be.”
4. “I don’t believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.”
5. “Without error, there can be no brilliancy.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Judit Polgar’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Judit Polgar has two children, a son named Oliver and a daughter named Hanna.
Relevant Links
1. [Judit Polgar’s Official Website](https://www.juditpolgar.com
2. [Judit Polgar on Chess.com](https://www.chess.com/players/judit-polgar
3. [Judit Polgar’s Profile on FIDE](https://ratings.fide.com/profile/700070
5. [Judit Polgar’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=judit+polgar+books
