Ep. - 1532 - QUEEN OF CHESS
Listen to this episode
Summary
Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy discusses her Netflix documentary Queen of Chess, which tells the extraordinary true story of Judit Polgár, one of the greatest chess players in history. Chess has long been considered a male-dominated sport—one where genius is measured quietly and tradition reigns supreme. Judit Polgár shattered those assumptions at an astonishingly young age, defeating world champions, breaking records previously held by Bobby Fischer, and refusing to compete in women-only tournaments. She didn’t want to be the best female chess player—she wanted to be the best chess player, period. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecasey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
First published
02/11/2026
Genres
Duration
23 minutes
Parent Podcast
Reality Life with Kate Casey
View PodcastSimilar Episodes
No similar episodes found
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found