Politics

Hungary's PM Péter Magyar wants chess legend as president

 20.07.2026, 07:20
Prime Minister Péter Magyar said he will ask chess legend Judit Polgar to become Hungary's next president, describing her as a figure capable of representing national unity. Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Pocaro/Variety via Getty Images
Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Pocaro/Variety via Getty Images

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he will ask chess great Judit Polgar to become the country's next president.