Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on June 25, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Vladimir Kramnik! May your celebrations be as flawless and strategic as your legendary Berlin Defense. From dethroning Kasparov in 2000 to holding the Classical World Chess Champion title until 2006, you've always been several moves ahead of us mere mortals.

Even though you retired from professional chess tournaments, we know you're still secretly calculating brilliant combinations over birthday cake slices. Here's hoping this year brings fewer stalemates and more decisive victories—both on the board (casually crushing opponents online) and off it!

Cheers to another timeless classic move around the sun; may all your endgames remain winning positions!