It’s been two decades since Judit Polgar shattered chess’ glass ceiling by entering the world’s top 10 ranks. But now, the Hungarian believes that the ‘next Judit Polgar’ is likely to come from India. “I believe that the next ‘me’ should be coming from India,” Polgar told The Indian Express in an interview. That’s why I believe that there are great chances that the next me will come from India.”Polgar’s pathbreaking career — the focus of a new documentary called The Queen of Chess — opened many doors for female chess players. At the Grand Swiss, Divya was one of only two women in the whole event.

Source: Indian Express March 12, 2026 14:46 UTC