Shirov, Alexei
Alexei Shirov is one of the most spectacular tacticians in chess history, a protege of fellow Latvian and former World Champion Mikhail Tal. His best games collection "Fire on Board" became a classic of chess literature, showcasing his brilliant sacrifices and combinational vision. Shirov defeated Kramnik in a 1998 Candidates match to earn a World Championship challenge against Kasparov, though the match never materialized.
Total Games
6011
Wins
2877
Draws
2020
Losses
1114
47.9% wins33.6% draws18.5% losses
Most Played Openings
B90 - Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation238C02 - French Defense: Advance Variation213C78 - Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation208B12 - Caro-Kann Defense202C42 - Petrov's Defense149D45 - Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line140B33 - Sicilian Defense: Open115C67 - Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall108C11 - French Defense: Steinitz Variation103D12 - Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Landau Variation90
Featured Games
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Shirov,A vs Kotronias,V
WCC
2005
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Topalov,V vs Shirov,A
FIDE WCh KO
2001
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Shirov, Alexei vs Ivanchuk, Vassily
Linares 14th
1997
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Hauchard, Arnaud vs Shirov, Alexei
Wch U20
1990
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Kamsky, Gata vs Shirov, Alexei
Amber-rapid 5th
1996
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Ljubojevic, Ljubomir vs Shirov, Alexei
Amber-blind 5th
1996
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Gdanski, Jacek vs Shirov, Alexei
Wch U20
1989
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Shirov, Alexei vs Ljubojevic, Ljubomir
Amber-rapid 5th
1996
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Shirov,A vs Rapport,R
42nd Olympiad 2016
2016
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Rizouk,A vs Shirov,A
FIDE WCh KO
2001
View PrintGames (6011)
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1/2-1/220th ECC 2004 B54
Huzman,A vs Shirov,A
0-120th ECC 2004 D14
Pinter,J vs Shirov,A
0-120th ECC 2004 D85
Shirov,A vs Kristjansson,St
1-020th ECC 2004 C16
Shirov,A vs Perunovic,Mil
1/2-1/2TCh-BIH 2004 B31
Ruck,R vs Shirov,A
0-1TCh-BIH 2004 D17
Shirov,A vs Predojevic,B
1-0Bosnia GM 2004 B31
Movsesian,S vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bosnia GM 2004 C45
Shirov,A vs Bologan,V
1-0Bosnia GM 2004 C43
Shirov,A vs Atalik,S
1-0Bosnia GM 2004 C96
Dizdarevic,E vs Shirov,A
0-1Bosnia GM 2004 A49
Shirov,A vs Sokolov,I
1/2-1/2Bosnia GM 2004 C96
Kozul,Z vs Shirov,A
0-1Bosnia GM 2004 D47
Shirov,A vs Kurajica,B
1-0Bosnia GM 2004 B01
Delchev,A vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2TCh-FRA Nat1 Final 2004 D15
Shirov,A vs Van Wely,L
0-1Bundesliga Playoff 2003-4 2004 B31
Shirov,A vs Gurevich,M
1/2-1/2TCh-FRA Nat1 Final 2004 C02
Shirov,A vs Gustafsson,J
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2003-4 2004 B12
Shirov,A vs Tregubov,P
1/2-1/2TCh-FRA Nat1 GpB 2004 A59
Shirov,A vs Vallejo Pons,F
1/2-1/2XXI SuperGM 2004 D87
Vallejo Pons,F vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2XXI SuperGM 2004 C88
Nielsen,PH vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2003-4 2004 D17
Shchekachev,A vs Shirov,A
0-1TCh-FRA Nat1 GpB 2004 D17
Shirov,A vs Dorfman,J
1-0TCh-FRA Nat1 GpB 2004 C99
Shirov,A vs Bologan,V
0-1GMA 2004 C42
Van Wely,L vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2GMA 2004 D19
Shirov,A vs Akopian,Vl
1/2-1/2GMA 2004 C99
Shirov,A vs Sokolov,I
1-0GMA 2004 C72
Bareev,E vs Shirov,A
1-0GMA 2004 E05
Shirov,A vs Zhang Zhong
1/2-1/2GMA 2004 C92
Shirov,A vs Sveshnikov,E
1-0Keres Mem Rapid 2004 B32
Shirov,A vs Sulskis,S
1-0Keres Mem Rapid 2004 C62
Brodsky,M vs Shirov,A
0-1Keres Mem Rapid 2004 B31
Shirov,A vs Dreev,A
1-0Keres Mem Rapid 2004 B12
Rozentalis,E vs Shirov,A
1-0Keres Mem Rapid 2004 B31
Shirov,A vs Rytshagov,M
1-0Keres Mem Rapid 2004 C26
Shirov,A vs Bacrot,E
1-0Bundesliga 2003-4 2003 C89
Hracek,Z vs Shirov,A
0-1Bundesliga 2003-4 2003 B33
Kindermann,S vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2003-4 2003 C68
Shirov,A vs Bischoff,K
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2003-4 2003 B56
Tkachiev,V vs Shirov,A
0-1Corsica Masters KO 2003 D12
Shirov,A vs Tkachiev,V
1/2-1/2Corsica Masters KO 2003 C99
Tkachiev,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Corsica Masters KO 2003 D12
Tkachiev,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Corsica Masters KO 2003 D12
Shirov,A vs Tkachiev,V
1-0Corsica Masters KO 2003 B07
Shirov,A vs Lautier,J
1-0GpB 2003 B83
Delchev,A vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2EuTCh 2003 B35
Kozul,Z vs Shirov,A
0-1EuTCh 2003 D10
Shirov,A vs Azmaiparashvili,Z
1/2-1/2EuTCh 2003 C41
Speelman,J vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2EuTCh 2003 D46