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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0-1FIDE GP 2002 B06
Shirov,A vs Azmaiparashvili,Z
1-0FIDE GP 2002 B06
Azmaiparashvili,Z vs Shirov,A
0-1FIDE GP 2002 D30
Othman,A vs Shirov,A
0-1FIDE GP 2002 D12
Shirov,A vs Othman,A
1/2-1/2FIDE GP 2002 B09
Vallejo Pons,F vs Shirov,A
1-0SuperGM 2002 B50
Shirov,A vs Vallejo Pons,F
1/2-1/2SuperGM 2002 C67
Shirov,A vs Kempinski,R
1-0Bundesliga 2001-2 2002 E94
Shirov,A vs Agrest,E
1-0EuTCh 2001 B42
Fedorov,Alex vs Shirov,A
0-1EuTCh 2001 C24
Kengis,E vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2EuTCh 2001 D02
Papaioannou,I vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2EuTCh 2001 D12
Shirov,A vs Sturua,Z
1/2-1/2EuTCh 2001 B12
Quinn,M vs Shirov,A
0-1EuTCh 2001 E97
Shirov,A vs Arizmendi Martinez,J
1-0TCh-ESP 2001 B33
Cacho Reigadas,S vs Shirov,A
0-1TCh-ESP 2001 D12
Suba,M vs Shirov,A
0-1TCh-ESP 2001 D80
Giorgadze,G vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2TCh-ESP 2001 D92
Shirov,A vs Cifuentes Parada,R
1-0TCh-ESP 2001 C41
Shirov,A vs Rodriguez,Or
1-0TCh-ESP 2001 C45
Matamoros Franco,C vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2TCh-ESP 2001 A26
Marin,M vs Shirov,A
0-1TCh-ESP 2001 E66
Dautov,R vs Shirov,A
1-0Bundesliga 2001-2 2001 D30
Shirov,A vs Lutz,C
1-0Bundesliga 2001-2 2001 B85
Shirov,A vs Sasikiran,K
1-0IFA Galaxis Blitz 2001 C95
Thiruchelvam,M vs Shirov,A
0-1IFA Galaxis Blitz 2001 B53
Thiruchelvam,M vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2IFA Galaxis Blitz 2001 B53
Shirov,A vs Sasikiran,K
1-0IFA Galaxis Blitz 2001 B81
Shredder 5.32 vs Shirov,A
0-1IFA Galaxis 2001 D19
Shirov,A vs Palac,M
1-0Rapidplay 2001 B84
Garcia,Jo vs Shirov,A
0-1Rapidplay 2001 C01
Franco Ocampos,Z vs Shirov,A
0-1Rapidplay 2001 A21
Arizmendi Martinez,J vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Rapidplay 2001 B90
Shirov,A vs Aleksieva,S
1-0Rapidplay 2001 B90
Shirov,A vs Shabalov,A
0-1Rapidplay 2001 C63
Wojtkiewicz,A vs Shirov,A
0-1Rapidplay 2001 D18
Shirov,A vs Sadvakasov,D
1-0Rapidplay 2001 C11
Magem Badals,J vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Rapidplay 2001 C42
Adianto,U vs Shirov,A
0-1Rapidplay 2001 D19
Fridman,D vs Shirov,A
0-1Rapidplay 2001 D18
Shirov,A vs Dlugy,M
1-0Rapidplay 2001 B12
Shirov,A vs Kengis,E
1-0Rapidplay 2001 B42
De la Riva Aguado,O vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Banc Agricol Blitz 2001 B90
Shirov,A vs De la Riva Aguado,O
1-0Banc Agricol Blitz 2001 B49
De la Riva Aguado,O vs Shirov,A
0-1Banc Agricol Blitz 2001 B90
Shirov,A vs De la Riva Aguado,O
1-0Banc Agricol Blitz 2001 B49
Shirov,A vs De la Riva Aguado,O
0-1Banc Agricol Blitz 2001 A88
Shirov,A vs De la Riva Aguado,O
1-0Banc Agricol Blitz 2001 B49
De la Riva Aguado,O vs Shirov,A
1-0Banc Agricol Blitz 2001 B90
Shirov,A vs Sadvakasov,D
1-0It 2001 C02