Let's make this birthday one to remember.

36 years old (Born on January 12, 1990)

Happy birthday, Sergey Karjakin! From becoming the youngest-ever chess grandmaster at just 12 years old to battling fiercely for the World Championship title, you've always made chess look easier than pronouncing your last name correctly. Your legendary defensive skills have frustrated opponents and amazed fans worldwide—seriously, we've seen brick walls less sturdy than your endgame positions!

Here's wishing you another year filled with brilliant moves, epic comebacks, and fewer draws (we know you secretly love those). May your future tournaments be as memorable as that thrilling 2016 World Championship match against Magnus Carlsen. Keep inspiring us all—happy birthday!