Happy Birthday to Anatoly Karpov, 12th world chess champion (1975–1985, 1993–1999).

One of the greatest players in history, he won over 160 tournaments during his outstanding career, and continues to popularize chess after his retirement from active play.

#HappyBirthday 🎂🎉🎈

Photo throwback to ten years ago when 16-year-old Hou Yifan won the knockout in Turkey and became the youngest women's world champion ever. In the final, she defeated her compatriot Ruan Lufei.

Today Hou Yifan turns 26. 🎉

#HappyBirthday

Happy B-Day Ian Nepomniachtchi 🎂! Wishing you a great day. P.S. did you read all those books in the background? 😱

#HappyBirthday #ChessChamps #Nepo

🔗 Play Magnus (@PlayMagnus)