Hungary’s new governing coalition secured a win by removing the previous president, appointed by Viktor Orbán, but their momentum has been quickly challenged. An attempt to swiftly nominate chess grandmaster Judit Polgar as the next president has failed, as she declined the nomination. This marks the first significant misstep for the recently formed government. The move was widely seen as a way to quickly fill the presidential role with a popular, non-political figure. Polgar's rejection throws the search for a suitable candidate into uncertainty and potentially delays the process. This situation highlights the complexities of navigating the post-Orbán political landscape in Hungary, demonstrating the challenges in building consensus. The coalition now faces pressure to find an alternative nominee and demonstrate stability.