Hungarian PM taps Jewish chess legend Judit Polgár for presidency...

Culture and arts | Jul 20, 2026, 2:14 AM

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar nominated chess grandmaster Judit Polgár for president of Hungary. The nomination follows a constitutional change that ended the incumbent president's term.

Polgár is a prominent Jewish chess player from Hungary known for her competitive achievements.

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