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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1/2-1/2Blitz Match 2005 B84
Navara,D vs Shirov,A
0-1Blitz Match 2005 B99
Shirov,A vs Navara,D
1-0Blitz Match 2005 C66
Shirov,A vs Jussupow,Ar
1-02nd Rapid 2005 C42
Aronian,L vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Ordix Open 2005 D15
Shirov,A vs Ivanchuk,V
1/2-1/2Canadian Open 2005 B31
Kasimdzhanov,R vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/218th Rapid KO 2005 C42
Shirov,A vs Kasimdzhanov,R
0-118th Rapid KO 2005 B80
Kasimdzhanov,R vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/218th Rapid KO 2005 B31
Shirov,A vs Kasimdzhanov,R
0-118th Rapid KO 2005 B80
Shirov,A vs Kramnik,V
1/2-1/2ch-FRA Top 16 Poule Haute 2005 C42
Bareev,E vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Amber Rapid 2005 D23
Shirov,A vs Bareev,E
1/2-1/2Amber Blindfold 2005 A90
Shirov,A vs Van Wely,L
1-0Amber Blindfold 2005 B31
Van Wely,L vs Shirov,A
0-1Amber Rapid 2005 D44
Vallejo Pons,F vs Shirov,A
0-1Amber Blindfold 2005 D10
Shirov,A vs Vallejo Pons,F
1-0Amber Rapid 2005 B30
Shirov,A vs Gelfand,B
1/2-1/2Keres Mem Rapid 2005 C26
Karpov,Ana vs Shirov,A
0-1Keres Mem Rapid 2005 D11
Carlsen,M vs Shirov,A
1-0Smartfish Masters 2005 C95
Shirov,A vs Korchnoi,V
1-0Smartfish Masters 2004 C02
Khalifman,A vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Smartfish Masters 2004 D44
Shirov,A vs Navara,D
1-0Promopro Matches 2004 B54
Navara,D vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Promopro Matches 2004 C48
Shirov,A vs Nyback,T
1-036th Olympiad 2004 B09
Shirov,A vs Dizdarevic,E
0-136th Olympiad 2004 B01
Shirov,A vs Almasi,Z
1-036th Olympiad 2004 C88
Kotronias,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/236th Olympiad 2004 B33
Shirov,A vs Onischuk,Al
0-136th Olympiad 2004 C88
Shirov,A vs Fressinet,L
1-036th Olympiad 2004 D45
Shirov,A vs Azmaiparashvili,Z
1-036th Olympiad 2004 C41
Nedev,T vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/236th Olympiad 2004 C45
Belkhodja,S vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/236th Olympiad 2004 B31
Ivanchuk,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/220th ECC 2004 B33
Shirov,A vs Mamedyarov,S
1/2-1/220th ECC 2004 C83
Kasparov,G vs Shirov,A
1-020th ECC 2004 C83
Shirov,A vs Anand,V
1/2-1/2CCM4 Rapid Match 2004 C25
Anand,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2CCM4 Rapid Match 2004 C88
Anand,V vs Shirov,A
1-0CCM4 Rapid Match 2004 C88
Shirov,A vs Anand,V
1/2-1/2CCM4 Rapid Match 2004 C80
Shirov,A vs Anand,V
1/2-1/2CCM4 Rapid Match 2004 C80
Anand,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2CCM4 Rapid Match 2004 C88
Anand,V vs Shirov,A
1-0CCM4 Rapid Match 2004 C89
Shirov,A vs Anand,V
1/2-1/2CCM4 Rapid Match 2004 C10
Shirov,A vs Svidler,P
1-0Rapid KO Final 2004 B47
Svidler,P vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Rapid KO Final 2004 B31
Svidler,P vs Shirov,A
0-1Rapid KO Final 2004 C02
Shirov,A vs Svidler,P
1-0Rapid KO Final 2004 B46
Radjabov,T vs Shirov,A
0-1Rapid KO 2004 D13
Radjabov,T vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Rapid KO 2004 D45