Judit Polgar is considered to be the best female player in chess history. In 1989, at the age of 12, she took the lead in the adult women’s world ranking, which began with her name for the next 26 years. At the age of 14, she was already a two-time... Read more
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Judit Polgar is considered to be the best female player in chess history. In 1989, at the age of 12, she took the lead in the adult women’s world ranking, which began with her name for the next 26 years. At the age of 14, she was already a two-time Women’s Chess Olympic Champion (1988, 1990), later, as member of the Hungarian men’s team she won two silver medals (in 2002 and in 2014). At the age of 15 years and 4 months, she became a male international grandmaster, breaking Bobby Fischer’s age record. At the world championship in Las Vegas, in 1999, she reached the quarter-finals and, in 2005, in San Louis, she played for the title of men’s world champion. In October 2005, she ranked 8th in the absolute world ranking, as the first and, to date, the only female top 10 chess player. In 2011, she won a bronze medal at the Men’s European Championship. She defeated eleven world champions in classical, rapid or blitz games.
Since her retirement in 2014, in the framework of Global Chess Festival organized by her as leader of the foundation named after her, she has been working on the international promotion of the sport, book writing, as well as creating a skill-development chess educational methodology (Chess Playground and Chess Palace Program) developed for children of pre-school and primary school ages, with the involvement of experts and educators. Besides, she is a seminar lecturer and a TED speaker, and expert commentator at major international chess tournaments.
Caissa (Chess Oscar), European Chess Legend and Prima Primissima award winner, holder of the Hungarian Order of St. Stephen, Honorary Doctor of the Budapest University of Physical Education, Honorary Citizen of Budapest, member of the World Chess Hall of Fame.
She’s married and the mother of two children.
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You can book Judit Polgar through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Judit's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Judit Polgar's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Judit tailored to your event.
Judit Polgar speaks on Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Inspirational Women, Learning, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Judit to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Judit Polgar for events worldwide, subject to Judit's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Judit Polgar is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Judit can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Judit Polgar on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Judit can offer.
Judit Polgar delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Judit Polgar's areas of expertise include Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Inspirational Women, Learning, Performance. To get a clear sense of Judit's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Judit Polgar can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Celebrity, Inspirational Women, Learning, Performance is relevant. Details of Judit's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Judit Polgar is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Judit Polgar, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Judit's current availability for your dates.