Judit Polgar is a Hungarian chess player, widely regarded as one of the greatest female chess players in history. Born on July 23, 1976, she became a chess grandmaster at the age of 15, making her the youngest ever at that time. Polgar is known for her aggressive playing style and has competed successfully against many of the world's top male players. Throughout her career, Polgar achieved numerous accolades, including victories over several world champions like Garry Kasparov and Vladimir Kramnik. She has also contributed to promoting chess, particularly among women, and has been an advocate for increasing female participation in the game.