 In the January 1989 Elo rating list, at the age of 12, she was rated 2555, which was number 55 in the world and 35 rating points ahead of the Women's World Champion Maia Chiburdanidze.In the 6 months since the previous list, she had gained a remarkable 190 rating points.Judit's quiet and modest demeanour at the board contrasted with the intensity of her playing style.