Had she accepted, Judit Polgar would have become Hungary's first woman and first Jewish person to take on the largely ceremonial role of President of Hungary. After removing the previous Orban-appointed President, Hungary must now amend its Constitution for a permanent replacement. Magyar wrote, "Hungary needs unity, peace, and a President whom every Hungarian can be proud of. 💥♟️PM Péter Magyar is asking chess legend @GMJuditPolgar to accept the nomination for President of the Republic of Hungary. @Kasparov63 pic.twitter.com/1dbCfjhzOR — Szabolcs Panyi (@panyiszabolcs) July 19, 2026A respectful and dignified response from Judit Polgar.