Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on May 23, 1951)

Happy Birthday, Anatoly Karpov! May your day be filled with more joy than your opponents felt when they realized they'd fallen into one of your legendary positional traps. Your reign as World Chess Champion from 1975 to 1985 remains an inspiration, proving that patience and strategy can indeed conquer all—even the most stubborn chess clocks.

From epic battles against Kasparov to countless tournament victories, you've shown us that chess is not just a game but an art form. Here's wishing you another year of brilliant moves and fewer stalemates in life. Keep making every move count—just like always!