Players
Photo: Yunfan Zhao
GM
Alexei Shirov
Record
53 classical games in top events since 12 Sep 2024
| Games | W | D | L | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As White | 24 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 56% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 50% |
| All games | 53 | 12 | 32 | 9 | 53% |
Recent events
| Event | Score | Perf |
|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 202627 Sep 2026 | 2/4 | 2514 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 202623 Sep 2026 | 2/3 | 2374 |
| German Bundesliga 2025/2626 Apr 2026 | 5/10 | 2520 |
| V Open Chess Menorca 202612 Apr 2026 | 2/2 | 3289 |
| European Team Chess Championship 202513 Oct 2025 | 2½/6 | 2552 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| GMP. Eljanov8 Sep 2025 · FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 | 2682 |
| GMJ. Bjerre13 Sep 2025 · FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 | 2651 |
| GME. van den Doel11 Jan 2026 · German Bundesliga 2025/26 | 2558 |
| IMB. Maksimovic12 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 2503 |
| GMM. Szpar12 Apr 2026 · V Open Chess Menorca 2026 | 2499 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | + = − |
|---|---|---|
| GMM. MchedlishviliLast 6 Oct 2025 · European Team Chess Championship 2025 | 2 | 0 1 1 |
| IMB. MaksimovicLast 12 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
| GMC. Albornoz CabreraLast 13 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 1 | 0 0 1 |
| GMN. GrandeliusLast 14 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 1 | 0 1 0 |
| GMDing LirenLast 15 Sep 2024 · 45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | 1 | 0 1 0 |
Record
17 rapid games in top events since 11 Jun 2025
| Games | W | D | L | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 64% |
| As Black | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 60% |
| All games | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 62% |
Recent events
| Event | Score | Perf |
|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 202619 Jun 2026 | 5½/7 | 2710 |
| FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 202618 Jun 2026 | 1/2 | 2527 |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 202513 Jun 2025 | 3/7 | 2546 |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 202511 Jun 2025 | 1/1 | 3202 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| GML. McShane11 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 2702 |
| GMJ. van Foreest19 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 2595 |
| GMA. Pichot12 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 2564 |
| GMR. Jumabayev18 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 2541 |
| GMWan Yunguo17 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 2495 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | + = − |
|---|---|---|
| GML. McShaneLast 11 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
| IMF. RakotomaharoLast 11 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
| GMA. GhasiLast 12 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 0 0 1 |
| IMS. Gan-ErdeneLast 12 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 0 1 0 |
| GMA. PichotLast 12 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
Record
5 blitz games in top events since 20 Jun 2026
| Games | W | D | L | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As White | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50% |
| As Black | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 83% |
| All games | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 70% |
Recent events
| Event | Score | Perf |
|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 202620 Jun 2026 | 3½/5 | 2718 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| GMDing Liren20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 2757 |
| IMV. Atlas20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 2421 |
| GMS. Bilguun20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 2409 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | + = − |
|---|---|---|
| GMS. MegarantoLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 0 1 0 |
| GMH. NiemannLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 0 0 1 |
| IMV. AtlasLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
| GMS. BilguunLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 1 0 0 |
| GMDing LirenLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 1 0 0 |