The Queen of Chess: How Judit Polg疵 Changed the Game (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781499813067)

This is the true story of how Judit Polg疵 captivated the world as she battled to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history!

"I was at both events where Judit got her first IM norm (I drew her in the last round) and her last GM norm, and I was fortunate enough to play her a few times in the late 80s and early 90s. Judit was already stronger than me when she was 12 years old. She was a great attacking player and great tactician. Simply said, Judit is one of the greatest players of all time. This book is beautifully written and illustrated and will delight children who already play chess and will intrigue those yet to learn the beautiful game." - GM Ben Finegold

"If there's one person that has inspired more girls to play chess, it is Judit Polg疵, and thanks to these fantastic illustrations, many young chess players will get to see her fearlessness and determination in her formative years. Judit remains one of the most important people in scholastic chess and growth of the game, and getting her to see her as a girl and her most impressive moves is a winning combo for any aspiring young player." - FM Mike Klein, aka FunMasterMike of ChessKid.com

"Dispelling the notion that women are inferior chess players, this biographical picture book spotlights a triumphant child/heroine." -Booklist

"Polg疵 was a girl who loved swimming, cracking jokes, and spending time with her sisters, even as she was becoming a rising star in the chess world. The picture book style of the biography turns the story into something of a fairy tale." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

California Reading Association 2023 Eureka! Honor Award

The queen of chess, Judit Polg疵, dazzled the world as a prodigy, winning tournaments, gold medals, and defeating eleven world champions, including Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen. At her peak, Judit was rated the eighth best chess player in the world.

But before these tremendous successes, Judit burst onto the chess scene as a ferocious, child competitor. Beating adults by five-years-old, and winning international tournaments by age nine, Judit was destined for greatness. Follow her incredible journey as she strives for chess immortality, hunting to become the youngest chess grandmaster in history.

Author: Laurie Wallmark
ISBN-10: 1499813066
ISBN-13: 9781499813067
Publisher: Little Bee Books
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2023
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 11.21h x 8.95w x 0.36d

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2023
Booklist 06/01/2023 pg. 72
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2023 - Recommended, Satisfactory