The 2025 Girls Club Room at SuperNationals VIII is sponsored by the Susan Polgar Foundation (SPF).
About the Susan Polgar Foundation
The Susan Polgar Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation supported by charitable donations. The Foundation was established by GM Susan Polgar – Hall of Famer, the Winner of 4 Women’s World Chess Championships ,12 Olympic Medals (5 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze), and the first woman in history to break the gender barrier in chess.
The foundation began back in 2002 with the passion and commitment of moving the benefits and worthwhile lessons the game can bring to life. The benefits of chess such as developing decision making, critical thinking, logical thinking, evaluating, planning, problem solving, and perseverance skills are just a few beneficial rewards of playing the game. Chess also improves concentration, memory, intuition and self-control while promoting independence, imagination and creativity.
About GM Susan Polgar
Hungarian-born Susan Polgar is one of the most decorated female chess players ever. In 1984, at age 15, she became the youngest ever to earn the world #1 ranking. In 1986, she made history by qualifying for the Men’s World Championship but was not allowed to play due to her gender.
In 1991, she broke the gender barrier again by being the first female in history to earn the Men’s Grandmaster title by norms and rating. She is the only player in history to earn all 6 of the world’s most prestigious chess crowns (world chess triple-crown, individual and team Olympiad gold, and world #1 ranking). Read more about Susan here.
Polgar's most recent book, Rebel Queen, is available for purchase online and will be for sale on site. A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment, standing up to an authoritarian empire and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe.
Meet GM Susan Polgar!
Throughout the weekend, GM Susan Polgar will be signing books, giving lectures, and making appearances in the Girls Club Room. More information will be shared on this page as details are confirmed.
Book signings: GM Susan Polgar will be available on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m. EDT in the Bookstore/Skittles area for book signings.
Girls Club: Stay tuned for more details on when GM Susan Polgar will be appearing in the Girls Club Room.
Grandmaster Lecture: GM Susan Polgar's Grandmaster Lecture will take place at 11:15 a.m., EDT on Saturday, May 10, in Hall WA3. Information about this, and all other special events, will be added to the daily schedule page as more details are confirmed.
