Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar Honored at FIDE 100 Awards Ceremony
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | FIDE 100 Awards Ceremony in Hungary |
| Occasion | Centenary of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) |
| Purpose | Celebrating exceptional achievements and contributions in chess |
| Award Categories | 18 categories including Best Player (Man/Woman), Best Team (Men/Women), etc. |
| Best Player - Man | Magnus Carlsen (Norway) |
| Best Player - Woman | Judit Polgar (Hungary) |
| Judit Polgar's Achievements | - Strongest female chess player of all time - Grandmaster at 15 - Only woman to surpass 2700 Elo rating - Peaked at World No. 8 in 2004 |
| Magnus Carlsen's Achievements | - Five-time World Chess Champion - Reigning five-time World Rapid Chess Champion - Seven-time World Blitz Chess Champion - Held No. 1 FIDE ranking since July 1, 2011 - Peak rating of 2882 (highest in history) |
| Other Notable Awardees | - Best Team Man: Armenia - Best Team Women: Georgia - Best Book: My 60 Memorable Games by Bobby Fischer - Advocate for Women in Chess: Jean Michel Rapaire - Social Impact: Chess for Freedom, Cook County Sheriff's Office - Best Educator: Abel Talamantez - Inclusivity: IPCA, IBCA, ICCD - Best Trainer - Man: Vladimir Tukmakov - Best Trainer - Woman: Susan Polgar |