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title: "Judit Polgar — New President of Hungary? Peter Magyar Makes a Sensational Proposal"
description: "🇭🇺 Sensation in Hungary: PM Magyar proposes chess player Judit Polgar become President! 🏆 She has been #1 in the world for 26 years, and now could lead the country. Voting — by August 20. #Hungary #Polgar #Chess #Politics"
date: 2026-07-19T21:14:00.000Z
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# Judit Polgar — New President of Hungary? Peter Magyar Makes a Sensational Proposal

![Judit Polgar and Arnold Schwarzenegger at a chessboard — amid rumors of her potential presidency in Hungary](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/19/yudit-polgar-novyj-prezident-vengrii-peter-madjar-sdelal-sensacionnoe-predlozhenie/yudit-polgar-novyj-prezident-vengrii-peter-madjar-sdelal-sensacionnoe-predlozhenie-1.webp)

In the political life of Hungary, events are unfolding that could change the face of the country for years to come. Prime Minister Peter Magyar has officially nominated the legendary chess player Judit Polgar for the post of President of the state. Voting on this issue could take place within the next month.

### Who is Judit Polgar?

Judit Polgar is not just a name, but a symbol of intellectual triumph. She is recognized as the greatest chess player in history, topped the world women's ranking for more than 26 years, and at the age of 15 became the youngest grandmaster in history. Her name is known far beyond the chessboard — she starred in the Netflix documentary film "Queen of Chess," which tells the story of a girl dreaming to conquer a world dominated by men.

### Why her?

Magyar explained his choice by stating that the country needs a leader whom every Hungarian can be proud of. He emphasized that the presidency is not a profession, but the highest form of public service. The recognition enjoyed by Polgar is due not to political connections, but to her talent, hard work, and honesty.

The Prime Minister announced a meeting with Polgar, scheduled for Monday, July 20, to personally ask if she is ready to take this post before the adoption of the new constitution. He believes that she is capable of representing the interests of all Hungarians and contributing to unity and peace in the country.

### Political context

This proposal comes against the backdrop of the removal of Tamas Suiok from the post of President. On Saturday, he signed a law amending the constitution, which effectively terminated his powers. This step fulfilled one of Magyar's main promises — to remove high-ranking officials appointed during the 16 years of rule of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

The Parliament, in which Magyar's party "Tisza" has a majority, must elect a new president by August 20 — the date of Hungary's national holiday. So far, Judit Polgar has not publicly responded to the offer, but the fact of the nomination itself has already caused a wide resonance.

### What's next?

If Polgar agrees, her election will be a historic moment: for the first time in Hungarian history, the president could be a woman whose fame is based not on a political career, but on intellectual achievements. This could also become a symbol of the country's new course — from politics to culture, from power to service.