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Judit Polgar - Chess Prodigy

19/04/2015

BBC World Service - Sporting Witness, Judit Polgar - Chess Prodigy

How the chess prodigy overcame sexism in her sport and defeated the all-time greats.

How the Hungarian chess prodigy overcame sexism in her sport and defeated the all-time great Gary Kasparov.

In 1991, the Hungarian chess prodigy, Judit Polgar, became the youngest Grandmaster ever at the age of 15. She speaks to Robert Nicholson about her unconventional childhood and how her extraordinary career defied expectations for female players.

PHOTO: Judit Polgar (Associated Press).

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