Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on March 09, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Natalia Pogonina! May your special 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—after all, not everyone can say they've checkmated their way into becoming one of Russia's top-ranked female Grandmasters!

From clinching medals at Chess Olympiads to dominating international tournaments, you've consistently shown that strategy and wit are timeless qualities. Here's wishing you another year full of victories both on and off the board—and may your opponents always underestimate your next move!