Let's make this birthday one to remember.

41 years old (Born on April 23, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Alexandra Kosteniuk! May your day be filled with more joy than a perfectly executed queen sacrifice and sweeter victories than your 2008 Women's World Chess Championship triumph. Your moves on the board have always dazzled us—proving that queens don't just rule chessboards; they dominate them!

From becoming Women's Rapid Chess Champion to earning Grandmaster status, you've consistently shown brilliance under pressure. Here's hoping this year brings you even greater success (and fewer stalemates). Keep inspiring us all with your strategic genius and timeless elegance at the chessboard.

Wishing you endless happiness—and may every birthday candle represent another checkmate!