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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1-042nd TCh-ITA Masters 2010 C67
Shirov,A vs Dvirnyy,D
1-042nd TCh-ITA Masters 2010 C19
Shirov,A vs Rusev,K
1-042nd TCh-ITA Masters 2010 C92
Palac,M vs Shirov,A
0-142nd TCh-ITA Masters 2010 C78
Shirov,A vs Chuchelov,V
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2009-10 2010 B42
Vachier Lagrave,M vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2009-10 2010 C69
Najer,E vs Shirov,A
0-1Bundesliga 2009-10 2010 C78
Shirov,A vs Mchedlishvili,M
1-0Bundesliga 2009-10 2010 B12
Shirov,A vs Baramidze,D
1-0Bundesliga 2009-10 2010 C95
Eljanov,P vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Bundesliga 2009-10 2010 D45
Shirov,A vs Pedersen,Rune
1/2-1/2Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B35
Alganabi,Zaidun vs Shirov,A
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 D94
Rapoport,Alex vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 A03
Shirov,A vs Alganabi,Haqi
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 A52
Shirov,A vs Armstrong,Robert
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B09
Alganabi,Yasir vs Shirov,A
0-1Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 C55
Maister,Martin vs Shirov,A
0-1Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 A21
Shirov,A vs Hall,John
0-1Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 C92
Shirov,A vs Philip,Andrew
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 E38
Shirov,A vs Liu Jiaxin
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B94
Shirov,A vs Kurkowski,Ken
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B01
Wiebe,Daniel vs Shirov,A
0-1Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B78
Shirov,A vs Chauhan,Anup
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B37
Shirov,A vs Orsini,Mike
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B94
Shirov,A vs Wu,K
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B76
Casareno,Erwin vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B90
Shirov,A vs Song,Michael
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 D20
Ugodnikov,Arkadiy vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 C78
Shirov,A vs Manalo,Pepin
1/2-1/2Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B94
Marcille,Gord vs Shirov,A
0-1Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 B33
Mahoney,Ian vs Shirov,A
0-1Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 C98
Shirov,A vs Verde,Pino
1-0Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 A54
Rutherdale,William vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 D93
Bellomo,Joe vs Shirov,A
0-1Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 C78
Huston,Scott vs Shirov,A
0-1Scarborough CC Shirov simul 2010 A20
Miton,K vs Shirov,A
0-19th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 C77
Shirov,A vs Sergeev,Vl
1-09th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 B03
Shirov,A vs Malakhov,V
0-19th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 C67
Shirov,A vs Markowski,T
1-09th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 B09
Dreev,A vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/29th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 A48
Kukawski,M vs Shirov,A
0-19th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 C70
Shirov,A vs Urban,K
1/2-1/29th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 B12
Malisauskas,V vs Shirov,A
0-19th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 B33
Maiorov,N1 vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/29th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 D20
Tomaszewska,L vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/29th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 B87
Shirov,A vs Neiksans,A
1-09th Amplico Life Rapid 2009 B42
Shirov,A vs Tomashevsky,E
1-0World Cup 2009 C78
Tomashevsky,E vs Shirov,A
1/2-1/2World Cup 2009 A29
Fedorchuk,S vs Shirov,A
0-1World Cup 2009 C78
Shirov,A vs Fedorchuk,S
1-0World Cup 2009 B42