Happy Birthday to Swedish chess legend Pia Cramling, who turns 59 today! In 1992 she became the 5th woman to earn the title of chess Grandmaster. Since the early 80s, she has been one of the strongest female players in the world, having topped the rating list on several occasions 
Pia joined a chess club in Stockholm when she was 10 and played in her first tournament at 12. Just three years later, she was part of Sweden’s team at the women’s Olympiad. Four times, from 1990-2000, she also made it into the Swedish team in the open section of the Olympiad.
At 59, Pia is pretty much an active player and a tireless fighter at the board. Her love for the game knows no boundaries. #womeninchess
Recently, Pia Cramling received the Prince Albert I Cup for her contribution to the successes of Circle d'Echecs de Monte-Carlo and her international commitment. Prince Albert I was a fervent supporter of chess in the early 20th century.
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