The 12th Judit Polgar Global Chess Festival took place at the Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest, with critical thinking as the central theme of its 2026 edition. The programme combined chess with education, technology and art, and included a Community Chess Simul with the strongest female chess player of all time, the public debut of the RubikChess Tournament, AI-related activities and a range of events aimed at families and young players. | Photo: Global Chess Festival