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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1-0Tal Memorial 2010 D52
Grischuk,A vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2010 D52
Shirov,A vs Aronian,L★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2010 C89
Shirov,A vs Nakamura,Hi★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2010 C67
Karjakin,Sergey vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2010 C78
Shirov,A vs Mamedyarov,S★
0-1Tal Memorial 2010 C95
Gelfand,B vs Shirov,A★
1-0Tal Memorial 2010 D16
Kramnik,V vs Shirov,A★
1-039th Olympiad Men 2010 D43
Shirov,A vs So,W★
1/2-1/239th Olympiad Men 2010 C42
Kempinski,R vs Shirov,A★
1-0GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 D47
Szabo,Krisz1 vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 C78
Shirov,A vs Gozzoli,Y★
1-0GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 C63
Milov,L vs Shirov,A★
0-1GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 B33
Shirov,A vs Berczes,D★
1-0GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 C02
Schneider,Il vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 D12
Shirov,A vs Kraft,W★
1-0GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 E92
Schwierskott,M vs Shirov,A★
0-1GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 A21
Shirov,A vs Raupp,T★
1-0GRENKE Rapid WCh 2010 B32
Kramnik,V vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/238th Olympiad 2008 D47
Shirov,A vs Topalov,V★
1-038th Olympiad 2008 B12
Gelfand,B vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/238th Olympiad 2008 E06
So,W vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/238th Olympiad 2008 B52
Ivanchuk,V vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2008 D27
Shirov,A vs Mamedyarov,S★
1-0Tal Memorial 2008 B46
Ponomariov,R vs Shirov,A★
1-0Tal Memorial 2008 B30
Morozevich,A vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2008 B33
Shirov,A vs Gelfand,B★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2008 C43
Leko,P vs Shirov,A★
1-0Tal Memorial 2008 B90
Shirov,A vs Kamsky,G★
0-1Tal Memorial 2008 D15
Kramnik,V vs Shirov,A★
1-0Tal Memorial 2008 D47
Shirov,A vs Aronian,L★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates Finals 2007 C88
Aronian,L vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates Finals 2007 D89
Shirov,A vs Aronian,L★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates Finals 2007 C88
Aronian,L vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates Finals 2007 D20
Shirov,A vs Aronian,L★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates Finals 2007 E15
Aronian,L vs Shirov,A★
1-0WCh Candidates Finals 2007 D20
Shirov,A vs Adams,Mi★
1-0WCh Candidates s/f 2007 C87
Shirov,A vs Adams,Mi★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates s/f 2007 C88
Adams,Mi vs Shirov,A★
0-1WCh Candidates s/f 2007 C54
Shirov,A vs Adams,Mi★
1-0WCh Candidates s/f 2007 C43
Adams,Mi vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates s/f 2007 C77
Shirov,A vs Adams,Mi★
0-1WCh Candidates s/f 2007 E17
Adams,Mi vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates s/f 2007 C78
Shirov,A vs Adams,Mi★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates s/f 2007 C78
Adams,Mi vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2WCh Candidates s/f 2007 C06
Morozevich,A vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2006 C89
Shirov,A vs Gelfand,B★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2006 D17
Grischuk,A vs Shirov,A★
1-0Tal Memorial 2006 B30
Shirov,A vs Ponomariov,R★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2006 B90
Carlsen,M vs Shirov,A★
1/2-1/2Tal Memorial 2006 C42