Judit Polgar

My life story is very special. I was raised with a special family as both my parents are teachers. They decided before I was born that I was going to be a chess champion.

I was happy that at home we were a closed circle and then we went out playing chess and saw the world. It's a very difficult life and you have to be very careful, especially the parents, who need to know the limits of what you can and can't do with your child.

I think Hungarians should be more positive; many complain, but if they go to some countries, in South America, people are so poor, yet they are happy. It starts with you.