My life story is very special. I was raised with a special family as both my parents are teachers. They decided before I was born that I was going to be a chess champion. Judit Polgar Read Quote
My father believed that the higher you put your goal, the higher you reach. That was the main reason me and my sisters were playing mostly against male competitors. Judit Polgar Read Quote
I have no problem with other women, but if I had played against ladies there would be a huge gap between the two of us. Judit Polgar Read Quote
I started playing chess in the Eighties, but it is only recently that people have begun to appreciate the importance of physical exercise for chess players. You really need to be in good condition to be able to sit for four to six hours and still maintain your concentration. Judit Polgar Read Quote
When I get back home, I want to spend as much time with my family as I can. I love just being at home and not having to rush off anywhere so on Saturday morning I might make a big breakfast with freshly-squeezed orange juice, yoghurt, eggs and bacon. Judit Polgar Read Quote
You have to concentrate on yourself, to look at your own interests. You need fighting spirit. My parents, sisters and trainers helped, but I have fighting spirit. Judit Polgar Read Quote
I met Bobby Fischer in 1993 when he moved to Europe. I have mixed feelings about it. He was an idol, but not a healthy minded man. Judit Polgar Read Quote
