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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1/2-1/2It 2001 C11
Shirov,A vs Hracek,Z
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2000-1 2001 C67
Rogozenko,D vs Shirov,A
1-0Bundesliga 2000-1 2001 D16
Shirov,A vs Hattu,A
1/2-1/2Arthur Andersen Simul 2001 B49
Shirov,A vs Forthofer,R
1-0Arthur Andersen Simul 2001 B76
Shirov,A vs Bang,Dominique
1-0Arthur Andersen Simul 2001 A52
Shirov,A vs Taddei,B
1-0Arthur Andersen Simul 2001 C02
Shirov,A vs Macieja,B
1/2-1/2Rapid Match g/20 10 2001 B03
Shirov,A vs Macieja,B
1-0Rapid Match g/20 10 2001 B01
Macieja,B vs Shirov,A
0-1Rapid Match g/20 10 2001 B77
Macieja,B vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Rapid Match g/20 10 2001 B77
Van der Sterren,P vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2000-1 2001 D10
Shirov,A vs Nielsen,PH
1-0Bundesliga 2000-1 2001 B12
Shirov,A vs Lutz,C
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2000-1 2001 B49
Dautov,R vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2000-1 2001 D27
Shirov,A vs Feygin,M
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2000-1 2001 C02
Shirov,A vs Eriksen,T
1-0Simul 2001 C43
Shirov,A vs Gullaksen,E
0-1Simul 2001 B33
Shirov,A vs Gatland,E
1-0Simul 2001 B32
Shirov,A vs Fyllingen,R
1-0Simul 2001 C92
Shirov,A vs Manne,P
1-0Simul 2001 D35
Shirov,A vs Mork,K
1-0Simul 2001 A57
Shirov,A vs Hagesaether,A
1/2-1/2Simul 2001 A50
Shirov,A vs Martinsen,Stig K
1-0Simul 2001 B00
Shirov,A vs Hauksson,Helgi
1-0Simul 2001 D45
Shirov,A vs Havold,Even
1-0Simul 2001 C84
Shirov,A vs Hersvik,D
0-1Simul 2001 B53
Shirov,A vs Bern,I
1-0Simul 2001 C02
Agdestein,S vs Shirov,A
1-0Radisson SAS Challenge 2001 D12
Shirov,A vs Agdestein,S
1-0Radisson SAS Challenge 2001 B04
Shirov,A vs Agdestein,S
1/2-1/2Radisson SAS Challenge 2001 B12
Agdestein,S vs Shirov,A
0-1Radisson SAS Challenge 2001 D12
Ftacnik,L vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2000-1 2001 E94
Shirov,A vs DrMate
1/2-1/2Simul 2000 B19
Shirov,A vs Acdc
1/2-1/2Simul 2000 C78
Shirov,A vs FireOnBoard
1/2-1/2Simul 2000 B05
Shirov,A vs SutterCane
1/2-1/2Simul 2000 A40
Shirov,A vs Copperfield
1/2-1/2Simul 2000 B90
Shirov,A vs Rabiega,R
1-0Bundesliga 2000-1 2000 D36
Movsesian,S vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2000-1 2000 B90
Shirov,A vs canchess
1-0Simul 2000 E25
Shirov,A vs RFrancisco
1/2-1/2Simul 2000 B92
Shirov,A vs TheBied
0-1Simul 2000 B90
Shirov,A vs Lampes
1-0Simul 2000 D44
Shirov,A vs rudenko
1-0Simul 2000 A40
Shirov,A vs miorca
1-0Simul 2000 B30
Shirov,A vs fpawn
1-0Simul 2000 C97
Shirov,A vs DrFractal
1-0Simul 2000 E97
Shirov,A vs SutterCane
1/2-1/2Simul 2000 C00
Shirov,A vs AStoneWaller
1-0Simul 2000 A11