Judit Polgar

Hungarian chess grandmaster Judit Polgar made history as the youngest grandmaster at age 15 and the only woman to reach the final stage of a World Chess Championship. An upcoming documentary, Queen of Chess, explores her remarkable career and challenges. The film, directed by Rory Kennedy, features discussions on her inspiring story.

30. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Rory Kennedy's new Netflix documentary Queen of Chess explores chess prodigy Judit Polgar's rivalry with Garry Kasparov but largely ignores her Jewish heritage. The film highlights the Polgar sisters' upbringing as part of a social experiment in Soviet-era Hungary. Critics note this omission overlooks key aspects of their family's Holocaust survival and antisemitic challenges.