Judit Polgar - Actor Profile

Judit Polgar

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
3Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 23, 1976
Birth Place: Budapest, Hungary

About Judit Polgar

Judit Polgar is a Hungarian Grandmaster, and considered the best female chess player, with a maximum Elo of 2735. In 1991, at the age of 15 years and four months, she surpassed the record of the legendary Bobby Fischer, of being the youngest chess player to become Grandmaster. She has beaten super grandmaster chess players such as Magnus Carlsen, Anatoly Karpov, Garry Kasparov, Vladimir Kramnik, Ruslan Ponomariov, Veselin Topalov, and many more. She retired in 2014, breaking her streak of being the best female chess player for more than 26 years.

Judit Polgar Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Judit Polgar reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Judit Polgar's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Judit Polgar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Polgar Variant, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Judit Polgar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Judit Polgar's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Judit Polgar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Queen of Chess Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Polgar Variant Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Bobby Fischer Against the World Self Hit Similar →

Judit Polgar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Judit Polgar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Judit Polgar is "The Polgar Variant" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Judit Polgar acted in?

Judit Polgar has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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