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Judit Polgar - Chess Prodigy

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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).

Published on Saturday, 18th April 2015.

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