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Susan "merely" became women's world champion. Judit didn't bother playing in women's events, was at one time #7 in the world, and is considered by far the stron
by yesenadam 5y ago
Susan "merely" became women's world champion. Judit didn't bother playing in women's events, was at one time #7 in the world, and is considered by far the strongest female player of all time. No-one else has come anywhere near the top 10.
In comparison, Hou Yifan, the 2nd strongest female ever, women's world champion at the age of 16 (!), was #59 in the world at her peak rating in March 2015, and is now #81. (Although she's been busy with university studies the last few years)
Judit is still very involved in chess, and is an excellent online commentator. e.g.
Norway Chess 2020 with Kramnik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5h-lj6z8x0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5h-lj6z8x0
2020/21 Candidates, Round 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsAfGhoeWk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsAfGhoeWk
See "Women's Highest Ever" rating table on the right: https://2700chess.com/women https://2700chess.com/women