The Queen of Chess, Susan Polgar

Alexa · 08-07-2005, 05:46 PM

Guinness World Records have a new file to study, Susan Polgar, the queen of chess. She was the first woman to qualify for the Men's World Championship in 1986.

She is believed to have broken four international chess records this week after playing more than 1,100 games over 17 hours.

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-Most games played at once. Polgar, 36, had 326 games simultaneous games going Monday afternoon. Of those, she won 309, drew 14 and lost three.

-Consecutive games played. When the chess marathon ended at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Polgar had played 1,131 consecutive games, said Barbara DeMaro, managing director of U.S. Chess Trust, an event sponsor.

-Highest number of wins in a marathon of this sort.

-Highest percentage of wins - 96.93 per cent.

Hats off in front of the Queen of Chess. :smilie:

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littlemissattitude · 08-07-2005, 11:25 PM

Interesting. My brain doesn't get along with chess, though. I don't know how many times I've tried to learn how to play, but it's just never taken. Guess I'm just not interested enough.

There is a good film about chess. It's called "Searching for Bobby Fischer", and is about a boy who is very good at chess and is seen by the people around him as "the next Bobby Fischer". Well acted, and an interesting story.

Alexa · 08-07-2005, 11:33 PM

I saw the movie. And I remember I read a book, too but I forgot the title. In chess, it's all about strategy and anticipation. I'm not good at chess, but I admire those who are. :smilie:

I cannot stop smiling. A queen and not a king. :wink: