Judit Polgar is considered the strongest female chess player in history. She was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1976 and showed early talent, winning her first tournament at age 9. She earned the title of International Master at age 11 and Grandmaster at age 15, making her the youngest person ever to achieve that title. Polgar has consistently been ranked among the top 100 chess players in the world, both male and female. She has demonstrated that with dedication and hard work, women can compete equally with men in chess and other fields traditionally dominated by men.