Which high Hungarian decoration was awarded to Polgár in 2015?
Order of Merit
Order of the Trinity
Grand Cross of Saint Stephen
Gold Medal of Valor
Answer
The Grand Cross of Saint Stephen is Hungary's highest decoration and is bestowed for exceptional achievements and contributions to the country. Polgár received this prestigious honor in recognition of her unparalleled success as a chess player, including her impressive grandmaster title earned at the age of 15, making her the youngest player ever at the time to achieve this feat.
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