The world's most successful female chess player, Hungarian grandmaster Judit Polgar, declined the offer from Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Madjar to take the position of the country's president. On the evening of Monday, July 20, she issued a statement explaining her refusal by saying that she does not feel ready to "accept the historical responsibility and unite a divided nation." At the same time, she thanked Madjar for the honor bestowed upon her. The candidacy of the 49-year-old "queen of chess" for the head of the Hungarian state, which is a representative position, was discussed starting July 19. Sixteen Hungarian scientists, artists, and athletes announced their readiness to support her, calling Judit Polgar "a strategic thinker with a great sense of responsibility." Madjar, in turn, stated that he respects Polgar's decision. It is still unclear who will become the new candidate for the post of President of Hungary. **Resignation of Tamas Shuyok as President of Hungary** Former President of Hungary Tamas Shuyok, who is considered an ally of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, signed on July 18 the constitutional amendment adopted by Parliament at the initiative of the ruling party "Tisza," which forced him to leave the position of head of state. Judit Polgar is the only woman to have entered the top ten of the world ranking of the strongest chess players. During her professional career, which she concluded in 2014, she managed to defeat, among others, Garry Kasparov, who was at that time (in September 2002) the world champion in classical chess, writes "Deutsche Welle."