Let's make this birthday one to remember.

89 years old (Born on March 19, 1936)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Eduard Gufeld! Your chess brilliance has dazzled generations, leaving grandmasters scratching their heads and pawns trembling in fear. Who could forget your spectacular victory against Vasily Smyslov or your unforgettable triumph over Mikhail Tal? Those masterpieces still echo through chess halls, reminding us all of your timeless genius.

Ranked 16th in the world at your peak, you've proven that knights can dance gracefully and bishops can strike fiercely. May your birthday be filled with joy brighter than a queen sacrifice and sweeter than checkmate itself. Here's to you, Eduard—forever our favorite king of the board!