Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on February 17, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Almira Skripchenko! May your day be filled with more joy than a perfectly executed queen sacrifice and fewer surprises than facing an unexpected Sicilian Defense. Your brilliant moves on the chessboard have inspired countless fans worldwide—proving that elegance, wit, and strategic genius can indeed coexist in one remarkable Grandmaster.

From clinching multiple French Women's Chess Championships to dazzling performances at international tournaments, you've consistently shown us how it's done—with style and grace. Here's wishing you another year of spectacular victories both on and off the board. Keep making those bold moves; after all, age is just another number you're bound to outsmart!