“Should My Child Play Sports? Join Extracurricular Activities? If So, Which Ones?”
“Intellectual or physical sports—or perhaps both? What if my child isn’t particularly talented? Is it easier or harder for girls to succeed in sports?”

These are just some of the questions answered by the greatest female chess player of all time during a conversation we had at a special event in Varpalota. The gathering was organized as part of the “Harvest of the Mind” lecture and discussion series by the Manduláskert Fejlesztő és Tehetséggondozó Alapítvány.

I count myself among the fortunate few who had the honor of working as an analyst with International Grandmaster Judit Polgar. To this day, while no longer in the context of chess analysis, I am privileged to maintain a professional connection with her.

During this occasion, we discussed the positive impacts of sports—particularly chess—on personal development and offered practical advice to the audience. I am proud to say the event was a resounding success. The planned 45-minute session turned into a dynamic 1.5-hour discussion, leaving everyone satisfied and inspired.

A video recording of the lecture is available in Hungarian language at the following link: