Chess legend Judit Polgár declines Tisza party's offer to run for Hungarian president

Judit Polgár, the 50-year-old chess grandmaster widely regarded as the greatest female chess player of all time, has declined an offer from Hungary's Tisza party to stand as its presidential candidate. She stated she does not feel ready to take on the responsibilities of the office, despite Tisza having unanimously endorsed her candidacy. The refusal leaves the opposition party searching for a new presidential nominee.

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