Let's make this birthday one to remember.

59 years old (Born on January 18, 1966)

Happy Birthday to Alexander Khalifman, the grandmaster whose epic run in 1999 proved that chess isn't just about kings and queens—it's also about Alexanders! Who could forget your dazzling moves at Las Vegas's World Championship knockout event? You didn't gamble on luck; you simply checked everyone's egos at the door.

Even today, aspiring champions study your strategic masterpieces. Your incredible depth of knowledge makes Stockfish feel insecure—and rumor has it Magnus Carlsen still keeps a photo of you under his pillow for inspiration. Here's wishing continued brilliance both on and off the board—we await your encore performance!