Judit Polgar - the chess champion who defied stereotypes
How the chess prodigy overcame sexism in her sport and defeated the all-time greats.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
November 19, 20209m 2s
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Show Notes
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. This programme was first broadcast in 2015.
PHOTO: Judit Polgar (EPA)