Judit Polgar, Hungarian professional chess player. Gold medalist representing Hungary in Women's Chess Olympiad, Thessaloniki, 1988, Novi Sad, 1990; ranked #1 woman in the world since 1989; named youngest grandmaster, 1991.
Background
Polgar, Judit was born in 1976 in Hungary. Daughter of Lazlo and Klara Polgar.
Achievements
Judit Polgar has been listed as a noteworthy professional chess player by Marquis Who's Who.
Gold medalist representing Hungary in Women's Chess Olympiad, Thessaloniki, 1988, Novi Sad, 1990. Ranked #1 woman in the world since 1989. Named youngest grandmaster, 1991.
Gold medalist representing Hungary in Women's Chess Olympiad, Thessaloniki, 1988, Novi Sad, 1990. Ranked #1 woman in the world since 1989. Named youngest grandmaster, 1991.