Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on April 12, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov! May your moves always be sharp enough to confuse engines and bold enough to make Magnus Carlsen scratch his head. Your fearless style has given chess fans countless thrilling moments—like when you clinched victories at the Shamkir Chess tournaments or soared into the elite 2800+ club.

From dazzling sacrifices that leave commentators speechless, to outsmarting opponents with creativity only you can muster—you've truly made chess exciting again. On this special day, may your clock never run low on time and your endgames remain flawless. Keep inspiring us all by proving there's no position too tricky for a grandmaster like "Shakh"!