I do not feel enough strength within me to take on the historic responsibility of uniting a divided nation, so I am unable to accept the request," Polgar said in a Facebook post.

“Judit Polgár's name has been synonymous with talent and perseverance for decades,” Prime Minister Magyar wrote, adding that it would be a personal honor if she accepted the…

Chess legend Judit Polgar on Monday turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar's offer to join his push to break with the Viktor Orban era as the country's president.