Politics

Who is the chess legend who could become Hungary’s next president?

Eric Kliszcz

20.07.2026, 10:44

Chess grandmaster Judit Polgár is one of the best chess competitors of all time. Photo: Variety/Contributor via Getty Image — Chess grandmaster Judit Polgár is one of the best chess competitors of all time. Photo: Miguel Pereira/Getty Images

Hungary’s prime minister is looking for a president “in whom every Hungarian can take pride.”