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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0-1Superstars Hotel Bali 2002 E63
Shirov,A vs Amura,C
1-0Superstars Hotel Bali 2002 B33
Shirov,A vs Kurajica,B
1-0Superstars Hotel Bali 2002 B01
Vera,R vs Shirov,A
0-1Superstars Hotel Bali 2002 D12
Psakhis,L vs Shirov,A
0-1Superstars Hotel Bali 2002 E63
Shirov,A vs Paunovic,D
0-1Superstars Hotel Bali 2002 B42
Shirov,A vs Kazhgaleyev,M
1/2-1/26th Corsica Masters 2002 C96
Shirov,A vs Kazhgaleyev,M
1-06th Corsica Masters 2002 C96
Kazhgaleyev,M vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/26th Corsica Masters 2002 B22
Kazhgaleyev,M vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/26th Corsica Masters 2002 B22
Shirov,A vs Mikhalevski,V
1-06th Corsica Masters 2002 C82
Vallejo Pons,F vs Shirov,A
0-1ch-ESP Final 2002 B32
Shirov,A vs Vallejo Pons,F
1-0ch-ESP Final 2002 B12
Shirov,A vs Herraiz Hidalgo,H
1-0ch-ESP Semi-Final 2002 C11
Herraiz Hidalgo,H vs Shirov,A
0-1ch-ESP Semi-Final 2002 D10
Shirov,A vs Fernandez Garcia,Jo
1-0ch-ESP Gp A 2002 C99
Del Rio Angelis,S vs Shirov,A
0-1ch-ESP Gp A 2002 B32
Shirov,A vs Romero Holmes,A
1-0ch-ESP Gp A 2002 B01
San Segundo Carrillo,P vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2ch-ESP Gp A 2002 D27
Shirov,A vs Estremera Panos,S
1-0ch-ESP Gp A 2002 B70
Shirov,A vs Akopian,V
1-0ECC 2002 C11
Efimenko,Z vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2ECC 2002 B92
Shirov,A vs Volkov,S
1/2-1/2ECC 2002 C02
Dreev,A vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2ECC 2002 D20
Shirov,A vs Volokitin,And
1-0ECC 2002 B09
Mastrovasilis,A vs Shirov,A
0-1ECC 2002 D45
Shirov,A vs Motylev,A
1-0RUS vs. ROW 2002 C42
Dreev,A vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2RUS vs. ROW 2002 D20
Bareev,E vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2RUS vs. ROW 2002 E11
Shirov,A vs Lutz,C
1-0Sparkassen Gp 1 2002 B48
Lutz,C vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Sparkassen Gp 1 2002 C99
Cvitan,O vs Shirov,A
0-1TCh-BIH 2002 E66
Shirov,A vs Lekic,D
1-0TCh-BIH 2002 C92
Shirov,A vs Movsesian,S
0-1Bosnia GM 2002 D15
Smirin,I vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bosnia GM 2002 B31
Sokolov,I vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bosnia GM 2002 D27
Shirov,A vs Dreev,A
1-0Bosnia GM 2002 D48
Shirov,A vs Georgiev,Ki
1/2-1/2Bosnia GM 2002 C67
Dizdarevic,E vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bosnia GM 2002 A07
Shirov,A vs Kurajica,B
1-0Bosnia GM 2002 B28
Kozul,Z vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bosnia GM 2002 D27
Gurevich,M vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Eurotel Trophy 2002 E97
Gurevich,M vs Shirov,A
0-1Eurotel Trophy 2002 E97
Shirov,A vs Gurevich,M
1/2-1/2Eurotel Trophy 2002 C02
Shirov,A vs Gurevich,M
1-0Eurotel Trophy 2002 C01
Shirov,A vs Georgiev,Ki
1-0FIDE GP 2002 B35
Shirov,A vs Georgiev,Ki
1-0FIDE GP 2002 B80
Georgiev,Ki vs Shirov,A
1-0FIDE GP 2002 D12
Georgiev,Ki vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2FIDE GP 2002 D43
Azmaiparashvili,Z vs Shirov,A
0-1FIDE GP 2002 A07