Hungarian PM Endorses Jewish Chess Grandmaster Judit Polgar to Serve as Interim President...

Culture and arts | Jul 20, 2026, 3:36 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar nominated Jewish chess grandmaster Judit Polgar to serve as interim president.

Polgar, a former world number one female player and prodigy, gained prominence through competitive chess achievements.

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