Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on April 29, 1975)

Happy birthday to the chess legend, Yury Shulman! From Belarusian brilliance to American amazingness, you've nailed every gambit on and off the board. Your victory at the 107th U.S. Open Chess Championship in 2006 remains legendary—and we're still trying (and failing) to replicate your incredible moves!

While knights and queens fear you on those checkered squares, we admire your timeless ability to outwit opponents with style — sometimes making us wonder if there's a secret Shulman Maneuver hidden somewhere in those games of yours. May this year bring countless wins, endless laughs—and an opponent who finally avoids falling for your favorite trap!