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Shirov, Alexei

modern era

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

Most Faced Opponents

Anand,V63 gamesIvanchuk,V54 gamesTopalov,V48 gamesKramnik,V47 gamesKramnik, Vladimir46 gamesGelfand,B43 gamesIvanchuk, Vassily38 gamesLeko,P35 gamesAnand, Viswanathan33 gamesGelfand, Boris32 games

Featured Games

FCGFCG
1-0

Shirov,A vs Kotronias,V

WCC

2005

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FCGFCG
0-1

Topalov,V vs Shirov,A

FIDE WCh KO

2001

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FCGFCG
0-1

Shirov, Alexei vs Ivanchuk, Vassily

Linares 14th

1997

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FCGFCG
0-1

Hauchard, Arnaud vs Shirov, Alexei

Wch U20

1990

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FCGFCG
1-0

Kamsky, Gata vs Shirov, Alexei

Amber-rapid 5th

1996

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FCGFCG
1-0

Ljubojevic, Ljubomir vs Shirov, Alexei

Amber-blind 5th

1996

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FCGFCG
1-0

Gdanski, Jacek vs Shirov, Alexei

Wch U20

1989

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FCGFCG
1-0

Shirov, Alexei vs Ljubojevic, Ljubomir

Amber-rapid 5th

1996

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FCGFCG
1-0

Shirov,A vs Rapport,R

42nd Olympiad 2016

2016

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FCGFCG
0-1

Rizouk,A vs Shirov,A

FIDE WCh KO

2001

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Games (6011)

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Nguyen,Thai Dai Van vs Shirov,A
0-1
Cez Trophy 2023 2023 C50
Luukkonen,T vs Shirov,A
0-1
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 C26
Shirov,A vs Larkin,Vladyslav
1-0
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 B41
Shirov,A vs Kuzubov,Y
1/2-1/2
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 C42
Ehlvest,J vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 C48
Cramling,P vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 D43
Shirov,A vs Starostits,I
1/2-1/2
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 B12
Seeman,T vs Shirov,A
0-1
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 A13
Shirov,A vs Tsolakidou,Stavroula
0-1
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 B90
Shirov,A vs Laurusas,T
1-0
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 C42
Rogule,L vs Shirov,A
0-1
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 A21
Shirov,A vs Haavamae,Henrik
1-0
IV Coop Saaremaa Rapid 2023 B33
Shirov,A vs Ivic,Velimir
1-0
German Team Cup 2023 2023 C84
Wegerle,J vs Shirov,A
0-1
German Team Cup 2023 2023 D02
Shirov,A vs Ghasi,A
1-0
4NCL 2022-23 2023 C02
Shirov,A vs Speelman,J
1-0
4NCL 2022-23 2023 B12
Shirov,A vs Camacho Collados,J
1-0
4NCL 2022-23 2023 B23
Shirov,A vs Hoffmann,Pau
1-0
Bundesliga 2022-23 2023 B60
Kraemer,Mart vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
Bundesliga 2022-23 2023 C78
Feygin,M vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
Bundesliga 2022-23 2023 D04
Shirov,A vs Predojevic,B
1/2-1/2
Bundesliga 2022-23 2023 C71
Costa,Leonardo vs Shirov,A
1-0
Bundesliga 2022-23 2023 C65
Shirov,A vs Popovic,Du
1/2-1/2
Bundesliga 2022-23 2023 B90
Nyback,T vs Shirov,A
1-0
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 D80
Mikko,Rondo vs Shirov,A
0-1
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 D04
Shirov,A vs Neiksans,A
0-1
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 B41
Kukk,S vs Shirov,A
0-1
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 A01
Shirov,A vs Medar,Marti
1-0
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 B07
Shirov,A vs Volodin,Alek
1-0
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 B90
Miezis,N vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 B10
Rajandu,Aaron vs Shirov,A
0-1
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 D85
Shirov,A vs Kanep,M
1-0
Priit Leito Memorial 2023 2023 B90
Keinanen,Toivo vs Shirov,A
0-1
TCh-FIN 2022-23 2023 D80
Shirov,A vs Hrbek,Stepan
1-0
ECo-C Extraliga 2022-23 2023 B33
Mihok,O vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
ECo-C Extraliga 2022-23 2023 C67
Shirov,A vs Haring,Filip
1/2-1/2
ECo-C Extraliga 2022-23 2022 C65
Stohl,I vs Shirov,A
0-1
ECo-C Extraliga 2022-23 2022 D86
Narayanan,SL vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
13th World Teams Play-off 2022 D85
Narayanan,SL vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
13th World Teams Play-off 2022 D45
Shirov,A vs Bai,Jinshi
1/2-1/2
13th World Teams Play-off 2022 B40
Bai,Jinshi vs Shirov,A
1-0
13th World Teams Play-off 2022 D11
Shirov,A vs Guseinov,G
1/2-1/2
13th World Teams Play-off 2022 B40
Guseinov,G vs Shirov,A
1-0
13th World Teams Play-off 2022 B30
Shirov,A vs Cawdery,D
1-0
13th World Teams Pool A 2022 B33
Shirov,A vs Kovalenko,I
1-0
13th World Teams Pool A 2022 B41
Fressinet,L vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
13th World Teams Pool A 2022 D85
Warmerdam,Max vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2
13th World Teams Pool A 2022 D85
Shirov,A vs Bai,Jinshi
1/2-1/2
13th World Teams Pool A 2022 C42
Shirov,A vs Kulaots,K
1-0
TCh-FIN 2022-23 2022 B90
Shirov,A vs Heinemann,T
1-0
Bundesliga 2022-23 2022 B90
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