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Alexandra comments..
Judith is clearly very gifted, and she has worked a great deal from a very early age. Also the fact that she has insisted on playing exclusively in men’s tournaments has raised her level, and it’s all to her credit.
~ Alexandra Kosteniuk (when asked "What could be the reason that makes Judith Polgar different to […]
Down 2 pawns and still manages a draw
This game is particularly special for the nice end game where Judit drew despite being 2 pawns down. Theoretically it’s very interesting and it’s a good lesson in never giving up even when things are looking gloomy.
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Jennifer Shahade has a nice article highlighting this particular ending in her article "Drawing lesson from […]
Interview with Judit Polgar
Chessbase posted an interview with Judit Polgar:
To me, chess is a psychological game and glances are a part of this personal game. But I don’t think they have the importance everybody keeps trying to give them.
From a personal point of view, my goal is to raise my children so that they can be happy, […]
Sofia speaks out
The same year that Bobby became world champion, my elder sister, Susan, then 3 years old, found a chess set. Years later, Susan, my younger sister, Judit, and I led the Hungarian team to victory in the international chess Olympiad. Today, Judit is rated among the top 20 players in the world. When she […]
Judith Polgar’s latest rating
Judit Polgar is now ranked number 22 in the world in the latest FIDE rating list that came out on the January 2008.
Her highest rank is no. 8 in the world and we are sure she will improve her current rank despite challenges like a marriage and having to raise two new kids
Her […]
