László Polgár
Born in 1946
László Polgár is a Hungarian chess teacher and educational psychologist renowned for raising his three daughters to become chess prodigies.
His controversial experiment in child-rearing and education gained international attention.
Polgár believes that geniuses are made, not born, and that any healthy child can achieve exceptional results with proper training.
He developed a specialized educational method focusing on early learning, positive reinforcement, and intensive practice in a chosen field.
Polgár's work challenges traditional educational systems and sparked debates about nurturing talent.
His daughters, particularly Judit Polgár, achieved remarkable success in chess, becoming some of the strongest female players in history.