Chess legend Judit Polgar has rejected an offer to run for Hungary's presidency as the opposition candidate backed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar's anti-Orban movement. Despite being positioned as a unifying, apolitical figure capable of challenging Viktor Orban's influence, the renowned grandmaster declined the nomination. Her decision reflects the complexities of Hungary's political landscape and the challenges facing reformist efforts seeking to restore institutional independence and democratic values in the country.

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