Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on August 21, 1945)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Lev Alburt—chess wizard, Soviet-born champion turned American chess icon! You've mastered complex moves and baffled opponents on both sides of the globe. Celebrating your timeless career, from winning championships in the USSR to seamlessly conquering American titles with true master’s charm.

Your greatest success is not just in trophies but also in inspiring countless players who strive to mimic your strategic brilliance. May this birthday be filled with more laughter than a blitz game blunder—and may you always stay one step ahead, reminding us there's never such thing as a stale(mate) joke!