Strategic move by Magyar as he picks chess prodigy for president

Judit Polgár to discuss role with prime minister, who says Hungary needs someone the whole nation is proud of Hungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to ask Judit Polgár, widely considered the greatest female chess player of all time, to take on the largely ceremonial role of president. Magyar said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, peace and a president that all Hungarians can be proud of,” he wrote on social media. “Judit…