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Send us Fan Mail In a game long dominated by men, Susan Polgar shattered the mold and proved that chess knows no gender. At just 21, she made history as the first woman to earn the Men's Grandmaster title, the highest honor in chess. In today’s podcast episode, Susan shares how she rewrote the narrative in this ultimate game of strategy and intellect. More than just a sport, she sees chess as a tool to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and resilience—especially among young women. Tune in as she reflects on breaking barriers, navigating gender discrimination, and carving her place at the very top of professional chess. Her journey is one of courage, perseverance, and inspiration. Listen now and be inspired! #PodcastWednesday #BreakingBarriers #GrandMaster

Send us a text In our milestone episode 100, I have the sincere privilege of conversing with Grandmaster Susan Polgar, Former Women's World Champion. In addition to being one of the world's top players, she is a trainer, writer and promoter. Polgar sponsors various chess tournaments for young players and is the head of the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) at Webster University. She served as the Chairperson of the FIDE Commission for Women's Chess from 2008 until late 2018.We talk about her upbringing in Hungary with her two sisters Grandmaster Judit Polgar and International Master Sofia Polgar, her strategy during the 1996 Women's World Championship, the art of perseverance, her friendship with Bobby Fischer, the Polgar Chess Center in Rego Park, New York, the Susan Polgar Institute for Excellence, the benefits of chess scholarships, the Wesbster University Chess team, global diversity, women in chess and virtual learning.