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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0-1Rapid KO 2004 D45
Shirov,A vs Radjabov,T
0-1Rapid KO 2004 B31
Shirov,A vs Radjabov,T
1-0Rapid KO 2004 C11
Radjabov,T vs Shirov,A
1-0Rapid KO 2004 D15
Shirov,A vs Radjabov,T
1/2-1/2Rapid KO 2004 C10
Short,N vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bosnia GM 2004 B33
Shirov,A vs Adams,Mi
1/2-1/2TCh-FRA Nat1 Final 2004 C87
Van Wely,L vs Shirov,A
0-1Amber Blindfold 2004 D44
Shirov,A vs Van Wely,L
0-1Amber Rapid 2004 B33
Shirov,A vs Vallejo Pons,F
1-0Amber Blindfold 2004 C10
Vallejo Pons,F vs Shirov,A
0-1Amber Rapid 2004 D35
Bareev,E vs Shirov,A
1-0Amber Rapid 2004 E05
Shirov,A vs Bareev,E
0-1Amber Blindfold 2004 C10
Shirov,A vs Leko,P
1/2-1/2XXI SuperGM 2004 B30
Radjabov,T vs Shirov,A
1-0XXI SuperGM 2004 D80
Topalov,V vs Shirov,A
1-0XXI SuperGM 2004 C97
Shirov,A vs Kramnik,V
1/2-1/2XXI SuperGM 2004 B33
Kasparov,G vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2XXI SuperGM 2004 C88
Leko,P vs Shirov,A
1-0XXI SuperGM 2004 C42
Shirov,A vs Radjabov,T
1-0XXI SuperGM 2004 E97
Shirov,A vs Topalov,V
1/2-1/2XXI SuperGM 2004 E11
Kramnik,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2XXI SuperGM 2004 C99
Shirov,A vs Kasparov,G
1/2-1/2XXI SuperGM 2004 B90
Kasimdzhanov,R vs Shirov,A
0-1Bundesliga 2003-4 2004 D96
Leko,P vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2GMA 2004 C42
Topalov,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2GMA 2004 C42
Shirov,A vs Timman,J
1-0GMA 2004 C11
Anand,V vs Shirov,A
1-0GMA 2004 C42
Shirov,A vs Kramnik,V
1/2-1/2GMA 2004 B31
Adams,Mi vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2GMA 2004 B30
Svidler,P vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2GMA 2004 C88
Radjabov,T vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Keres Mem Rapid 2004 D20
Karpov,Ana vs Shirov,A
0-1Corsica Masters KO 2003 D11
Shirov,A vs Karpov,Ana
1/2-1/2Corsica Masters KO 2003 C42
Karpov,Ana vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Corsica Masters KO 2003 D20
Topalov,V vs Shirov,A
1-0Corsica Masters KO 2003 C88
Shirov,A vs Topalov,V
1/2-1/2Corsica Masters KO 2003 B77
Shirov,A vs Topalov,V
1-0Corsica Masters KO 2003 B22
Shirov,A vs Karpov,Ana
1/2-1/2Corsica Masters KO 2003 C42
Topalov,V vs Shirov,A
1-0Corsica Masters KO 2003 C84
Karpov,Ana vs Shirov,A
1-0Corsica Masters KO 2003 D20
Shirov,A vs Karpov,Ana
1-0Corsica Masters KO 2003 C42
Svidler,P vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2GpB 2003 C88
Polgar,Ju vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2GpB 2003 C89
Shirov,A vs Leko,P
0-1GpB 2003 B33
Shirov,A vs Grischuk,A
1/2-1/2GpB 2003 B33
Shirov,A vs Karpov,Ana
1/2-1/2GpB 2003 C42
Anand,V vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2GpB 2003 C88
Shirov,A vs Korchnoi,V
1-0EuTCh 2003 C83
Svidler,P vs Shirov,A
1-0EuTCh 2003 B12