Let's make this birthday one to remember.

38 years old (Born on July 24, 1986)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Vugar Gashimov! Your chessboard wizardry has dazzled fans worldwide, making knights dance and bishops glide with unmatched elegance. From your brilliant victories at prestigious tournaments like Cappelle-la-Grande in 2008, where you dominated opponents effortlessly, to proudly representing Azerbaijan on countless international stages—your moves have always been a joy (and sometimes agony!) for us mere mortals trying desperately to keep up.

Beyond ratings and trophies, it's your fearless creativity that truly inspires. Watching you outsmart grandmasters reminds us all why we fell in love with this maddeningly beautiful game. Here's wishing you endless checkmates—and fewer stalemates—in every adventure ahead!