Alexander Khalifman is a Russian chess player and author, born on January 18, 1966. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by the International Chess Federation in 1990. Khalifman became the World Chess Champion in 1999 after defeating Armenian Vladimir Akopyan with a score of 3.5 to 2.5. However, he lost the title the following year to Viswanathan Anand, with a result of 1.5 to 3.5.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 182 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Moscow (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Alexander
Defender of the people
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Generation Group
Alexander Khalifman belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Saint Petersburg
Educated At: Saint Petersburg Lyceum 239
Occupation: chess player | writer
Awards Received: world chess champion
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 18, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Capricorn 50 | 28 Capricorn 16 | 28 Pisces 19 |
| Moon | 21 Sagittarius 20 | 23 Capricorn 7 | 27 Aquarius 16 |
| Mercury | 15 Capricorn 59 | 26 Capricorn 9 | 2 Aries 23 |
| Venus | 10 Aquarius 33 | 1 Aquarius 4 | 13 Aquarius 26 |
| Mars | 20 Aquarius 35 | 26 Capricorn 6 | 7 Aries 36 |
| Jupiter | 22 Gemini 22 | 19 Cancer 2 | 22 Gemini 46 |
| Saturn | 14 Pisces 9 | 27 Pisces 18 | 21 Pisces 6 |
| Uranus | 19 Virgo 26 | 27 Taurus 35 | 17 Virgo 11 |
| Neptune | 21 Scorpio 50 | 29 Pisces 48 | 22 Scorpio 0 |
| Pluto | 18 Virgo 16 | 3 Aquarius 15 | 16 Virgo 52 |
| Rahu | 1 Gemini 43 | 11 Pisces 14 | 28 Taurus 33 |
| Ketu | 1 Sagittarius 43 | 11 Virgo 14 | 28 Scorpio 33 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Alexander Khalifman's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 07 November, 2026