Hungary's Magyar taps chess legend Judit Polgar for president

The former world No. 1 chess player could become Hungary's next head of state, following last week's removal of Tamas Sulyok, an ally of Viktor Orban.

Strategic move by Magyar as he picks chess prodigy for president

Judit Polgár to discuss role with prime minister, who says Hungary needs someone the whole nation is proud of Hungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to ask Judit Polgár, widely considered the greatest female chess player of all time, to take on the largely ceremonial role of president. Magyar said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, peace and a president that all Hungarians can be proud of,” he wrote on social media. “Judit Polg...

By Ashifa Kassam

Hungary PM Magyar proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for president

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet with former chess champion Judit Polgar on Monday to ask her if she will serve as the country's next president. Hungarian lawmakers last week passed an amendment removing the current president from office after Magyar accused him of being a "puppet" of former prime minister Viktor Orban.

By FRANCE 24

Hungary PM proposes former chess champion Judit Polgar for president

Hungary's prime minister has proposed former chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for president, a position that will become vacant following last week's constitutional amendment.

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Checkmate for Hungary, as Péter Magyar Announces his Candidate for New “Illegitimate” President

Judit Polgár (R) could not hide her enthusiasm for Magyar during a game of chess they shared at a recent event in Budapest. Hungarian democracy is going through hitherto unseen turmoil, as only a day after President Tamás Sulyok’s shameful forced resignation, the country’s increasingly autocratic Prime Minister, Péter Magyar has announces that he had […] The post Checkmate for Hungary, as Péter Magyar Announces his Candidate for New “Illegitimate” President appeared first on Hungary Today.

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