Strategic move by Magyar as he picks chess prodigy for president
Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced Monday he will ask chess legend Judit Polgár to become Hungary's next president, replacing Tamás Sulyok. Polgár, 49, was the world's top-ranked female player for 25 years and became the youngest grandmaster ever at age 15. The ceremonial role requires parliamentary approval, expected to pass given Magyar's two-thirds majority.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 12:42 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 13:00 UTC
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