Judit Polgar Stats
Judit Polgar career stats: totals, competition splits, season-by-season highlights and records.
2735Peak rating
2675 (June 2026)FIDE rating
No. 8 (January 2004)Peak ranking
From January 1989 until retirement in 2014Top-rated woman
GrandmasterAchieved in 1991
FIDE 100 AwardAwarded as the best female player of the past 100 years in 2024
Inducted into the World Chess Hall of FameIn 2021
Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of HungaryReceived in 2015
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Judit Polgar's career statistics highlight her exceptional achievements and contributions to chess.
Games against world championsDefeated 11 current or former world champions
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Polgar's notable achievements solidify her status as a chess legend.
Youngest GrandmasterAt 15 years and 4 months
Years as top-rated woman26 consecutive years
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Judit's victories against elite players mark significant milestones in her career.
Defeated Garry KasparovIn 2002
Won U.S. OpenIn 1998
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Polgar's international presence has been impactful.
World Championship participationFinal stage
Top 10 rankingOnly woman to achieve this
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Highest rating for a female playerAchieved a peak rating of 2735.
Longest time as top-rated woman26 consecutive years.
Youngest GrandmasterAt 15 years and 4 months.
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