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	Alexei Shirov - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alexei Shirov (Aleksejs Širovs, Алексей Широв) (born July 4, 1972 in Riga, Latvia), is one of the top chess grandmasters in the world today.
		In 1994 Shirov married an Argentine Verónica Alvarez, moved to Tarragona, and became a citizen of Spain.
		Shirov is noted for his attack style and for seeking complications, a tendency which has led to comparisons with fellow Latvian and former world champion, Mikhail Tal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alexei_Shirov (281 words)

	Terra - Deportes - Ajedrez - Historia Ajedrez - LOS NÚMEROS OCULTOS DE .... ALEXEI SHIROV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Alexei Shirov, GM español, nació en Letonia el 4 de Julio de 1972 bajo el influjo del signo de Cáncer (signo de agua, regido por la Luna, que se caracteriza por su gran sensibilidad, romanticismo, imaginación, intuición, y tenacidad).
		En general, Alexei Shirov, podrá manifestar su gran talento, en el contexto ajedrecístico, con grandes posibilidades de éxito que coronarán sus esfuerzos, aportándole gran fama y prestigio en el "Mundo del Tablero"...
		La Personalidad de Alexei Shirov, presenta una serie de características que dan lugar a cierto tipo de tendencias opuestas; por ello, puede llegar a "desconcertar" a aquellos que tienen un trato directo con él.
	www.terra.es /espdep/articulo/articulo.cfm?ID=DEP3607 (1189 words)

	Radisson SAS Challenge Match
		Alexei Shirov was born in Latvia in 1972, but has now moved to Spain.
		Shirov is known for his agressive and inventive style of play and his strong enggame play.
		Simen Agdestein was born in Norway in 1967.
	home.online.no /~eirikgu/radissonsas2.htm (203 words)

	MindZine Chess News
		Alexei Shirov won his final-round game against Akopian in artistic fashion to win Merida 2000 by a half-point over Judit Polgar, who drew her game.
		Shirov was up 3 pawns to 2 and stopped fl's pawns with his king, so Akopian resigned after 47 moves, giving the championship to Shirov.
		Alexei Shirov outlasted Judit Polgar Wednesday in the second round of Merida 2000.
	www.msoworld.com /mindzine/news/chess/merida2000.html (732 words)

	rediff.com: The Rediff Sports Interview / Alexei Shirov
		Shirov, who has an ELO rating of 2746, entered the final after beating Alexander Grischuk of Russia in one of the semi-finals of the championship, while Anand -- ELO rating 2774 -- defeated Michael Adams in the other.
		Though he may not have won any major event this year, Shirov's confidence stems from his tenacious showing in the first phase of the championship, where he won all his matches till the semis via the tie-breaker.
		While freely admitting that his Indian rival is the favourite in their upcoming title clash, Shirov refuses to play down his own chances.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2000/dec/20shirov.htm (710 words)

	The chess games of Alexey Shirov
		Alexey Dmitrievich Shirov was born on July 4th, 1972, in Riga, Latvia.
		In 1994 Alexey married an Argentine Verónica Alvarez, moved to Tarragona, and became a citizen of Spain.
		Shirov himself admits that he is not one of the best in the world anymore.
	www.chessgames.com /perl/chessplayer?pid=15809 (2052 words)

	The Shirov Collection with cart
		Shirov searches for the truth and beauty in his games, and provides the viewer with a fascinating display of chess vision at the pinnacle of tournament chess.
		Shirov skillfully maneuvers the viewer through the tactical minefields and complex strategies that are the trademark of his dynamic chess style.
		Shirov’s concrete yet complex style is clearly in evidence in these fine examples of his enterprising and brilliant play.
	www.chess4less.com /2-shirov.htm (519 words)

	Chess On DVD :: Your Source for Chess Lessons and Software
		GM Alexei Shirov (the next challenger to Garry Kasparov's crown, should a match sponsor ever be found) and GM Ron Henley (Anatoly Karpov's second in his last three World Championship matches) are your hosts for a fascinating look at nineteen of Shirov's finest games.
		Shirov explains what he was considering during the games, while he and Henley illustrate the moves and variations on the wallboard.
		Shirov isn't going to set the world on fire as a matinee idol but he does have his own brand of charm and wit which shines through.
	www.chessondvd.com /bios_GMAlexeiShirov.shtml (1908 words)

	Amazon.de: Fire on Board: Alexei Shirov's Best Games (Chess Games Collection): English Books: Alexei Shirov,Mark ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Shirov traces his progress at the top of the chess world since that year and presents a delightful collection of his favourite games, all explained in great detail to the reader.
		Shirov's book is full of analysis, so readers daunted by the prospects of 12-move variations and the like will have to skim over large chunks of the book.
		Shirov is very honest about his career, and his little revelations here and there (don't forget, this is a still-practicing professional and he can't afford to show everything) makes this a very personal, very personable book.
	www.amazon.de /Fire-Board-Alexei-Shirovs-Games/dp/1857441508 (891 words)

	Chess DVD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		On this DVD, Shirov focuses on his most outstanding achievements in the Sicilian (except the Najdorf which is dealt with on a separate DVD), a peronal selection combining highest chess quality with aesthetic pleasure.
		Shirov’s uncompromising style of play is also reflected in his manner of commenting his own games.
		Shirov’s duel with van Wely in the Najdorf Keres Attack is for sure one of the highlights on this DVD, just as the presentation of one of his best games against Kasparov.
	www.chesscenter.com /shirov_dvd.html (818 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sacrificing a piece early in the opening that is already a part of established theory, Anand got two connected passed pawns in the middle of the board and Shirov was constantly nagged thereon.
		However, this time, probably anticipating that Shirov was well prepared, Anand went for the anti-Marshall but could not achieve what he really desired in the complex middle game.
		Even though Shirov surrendered a miniscule advantage to white, Anand only had just as much for the major part of the game as fl pieces too made their presence felt in the not-so-exciting encounter.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1040808/asp/sports/story_3598375.asp (393 words)

	MindZine - Chess News: Linares (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Kasparov's other main rival, Alexei Shirov is here, in great form, still refusing to apologize for some hot-headed remarks about the Kasparov-Kramnik match, and still seen as a victim of power politics when he defeated Kramnik for a shot at Kasparov but Kramnik played him anyway.
		Kasparov and Shirov tore their opponent's symbolically limb from limb, with chess that was closer to assault than attack - glorious, gruesome stuff.
		Shirov got revenge for his earlier loss to Judit in yet another incredible slugfest where he packed enough adventure for a tournament into a standard day at the office.
	www.msoworld.com /mindzine/news/chess/linares2001.html (1413 words)

	Shirov's One Hundred Wins
		Alexei Shirov is one of the most entertaining chess players in the world.
		Shirov created a great number of masterpieces that earned him a deserved fame of the king of attack of our days.
		Like at the board, Shirov is quite fiery in his private life, moving from Riga to Spain, then to Poland only to return back to Riga with his last young wife, an outstanding chess player herself.
	www.chessmix.com /fr/eshop/book/1 (138 words)

	Biography of Alexei Shirov (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Alexei Shirov was born on July 4, 1972 in Riga, Latvia.
		He is noted for his attack style and for seeking complications, a tendency which has led to comparisons with fellow Latvian and once-world champion, Mikhail Tal.
		In 1994, Shirov married an Argentine named Veronica Alvarev.
	www.supreme-chess.com /famous-chess-players/alexei-shirov.html (225 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Of course, evaluating Alexei Shirov's new book "Fire on Board" would be easy were it based upon whether one either was attracted to or repulsed by Shirov's love of hair-raising tactics and often wildly unbalanced positions.
		However, the reader should also understand that given the complexities of high-level play, coupled with Shirov's penchant for wild tactics, there are positions, perhaps even entire games, that may prove difficult to understand, regardless of the quality of the notes.
		Shirov's games are as much a study in creativity as they are a study in tactics.
	hometown.aol.com /elcc90/chess1/review/sof.txt (1345 words)

	Fire on Board Part III : Openings Secrets, Alexei Shirov, Everyman Chess, April 2007 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Alexei Shirov has dazzled and inspired a generation of chess fans with his unique brand of attacking chess.
		The Grandmaster, originally from Riga, Latvia, is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and inventive chess players of the modern era, an argument backed up by his wealth of amazing games, rich in tactical fireworks and extraordinary moves.
		In this book, the third volume of his trilogy, Shirov branches out even further to uncover the secrets of his high-level opening preparation in this computer-dominated era and the stories behind his most famous opening novelties.
	www.everymanchess.com /display.php?id=279 (149 words)

	Anand beats Shirov, retains Advanced Chess title in León (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Anand, dismantled the queenside of Shirov by advancing his queen-rook pawn to "a6" and exchanged his light square bishop to exert pressure.
		What followed was a spectator's delight as Anand sacrificed his knight for a pawn, but in the resulting position, Shirov was defenseless against the march of white's king pawns and resigned after 39 moves.
		Shirov made desperate attempts to win the second game and force tie-breaker, but Anand played cautiously and thwarted all attempts.
	chathurangam.com /abroad/leon.asp (613 words)

	CHESS; Shirov Takes the Ruy Lopez On a Wild Ride in Sarajevo - New York Times
		In the all-grandmaster 34th Bosnia Chess Tournament in Sarajevo, which was held from May 18 through May 27, the Spanish representative, Alexei Shirov, started out with a mighty five and a half points in the first six rounds.
		Shirov chose to close the center with 13 d5, and thus marked the fl queen bishop as being out of the action.
		Shirov's 23 Re3 was a useful guarding of the white king bishop and a preparation for 24 Bd2 to eject the c3 rook and to attack the queen with 25 Rf3.
	query.nytimes.com /gst/fullpage.html?res=9904E2DA1330F930A25755C0A9629C8B63 (547 words)

	rediff.com: Anand performs a 'trick' in Advance chess
		World champion Vishwanathan Anand crashed through the defences of Grandmaster Alexei Shirov of Spain to register a rare hat-trick of triumphs in the Advance chess tournament in Leon, Spain.
		Shirov's resourceful play gave him a breather as Anand fumbled in the dying stages of the match to finally agree to a draw after 68 moves.
		However, with his Knight and Rook tucked to contain white from making headway on the other flank, Shirov had to part with a couple of pawns and the rest was all Anand's show.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2001/jun/11anand.htm (389 words)

	ChessBase.com - Chess News - Alexei Shirov's 'Best games in the Sicilian'
		As Shirov moves the pieces on his studio PC, the moves are magically being replayed on the board and in the notation window, analysis and other commentary included!
		Shirov: “In the Sicilian defense, although I played it through all my chess career, I still feel that I cannot call myself an expert….” Wow, you may seem surprised, as I was, but only for a few seconds, as Shirov continues explaining his secrets on the Sicilian defense.
		Shirov comments that the best games he had played, the ones that gave him the most aesthetical pleasure, may just have happened in the Sicilian ones!
	www.chessbase.com /newsdetail.asp?newsid=3164 (761 words)

	The Hindu : Shirov outwits Grischuk
		If Alexei Shirov was made to take a circuitous route to victory, some credit must go to young Alexander Grischuk, who delayed the inevitable with some imaginative play in trying circumstances.
		Shirov advanced his `d pawn to the sixth rank and on the 34th move, traded the queen for rook and bishop to reach a clearly winning position.
		Shirov planted his rook on the seventh rank, advanced his king and dashed Grischuks hopes.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/2000/12/13/stories/07130204.htm (538 words)

	Alexei Shirov, el artista del tablero. AULA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Alexei Shirov, el número uno español, es además uno de los grandes ídolos para los aficionados al ajedrez de todo el mundo, que consideran sus partidas como auténticas obras de arte.
		Kasparov menospreció a Shirov como rival, y prefirió buscar patrocinadores para enfrentarse a su compatriota Vladimir Kramnik.
		Alexei Shirov es un consumado experto en ajedrez a la ciega, una modalidad de exhibición en la que el jugador se sienta frente a un tablero vacío, sin piezas, y retiene la posición de la partida de memoria, transmitiendo sus jugadas verbalmente.
	aula.elmundo.es /aula/noticia.php/2004/01/27/aula1075142414.html (716 words)

	FEVA - Federació d'Escacs Valls d'Andorra - Alexei Shirov a Andorra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		El sots-campió del Mon, Alexei Shirov, va realitzar el passat cap de setmana una breu visita al Principat d'Andorra, acompanyat del seu entrenador, Jordi Magem, i de la seva futura esposa, la Gran Mestre Lituana Victoria Cmilyte.
		L'altre encontre entre Alexei Shirov i Oscar de la Riva va resultar més emocionant del que es podia preveure en un principi, sobretot tenint en compte que Alexei va dur les peces blanques en 4 de les 7 partides.
		Per descomptat, Shirov també va ser convidat a visitar els principals atractius turístics del Principat, incloent un "pas vip" per conèixer les famoses instal·lacions termals de Caldea - de visita obligada per qui es deixi caure per Andorra -, i un passeig en helicòpter per veure el paisatge des de l'aire.
	www.feva.ad /Especials/2001Shirov/20010624_Shirov.htm (678 words)

	Kasparov downs Shirov to book the top spot
		After the game, Kasparov said that Shirov’s 30th move was the final error, though the experts in the press room felt that Shirov was already lost at that point.
		Shirov defeated Vladimir Kramnik in 1998 in what was supposed to be a match for the right to play Kasparov for the championship.
		Kasparov and Shirov did not shake hands today or in their game from round three of this tournament, which was drawn.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/20010306/isp06057.html (476 words)

	News Updates - 29 December 2000
		Anand was hailed as a national hero by officials on his return from Tehran where he beat Spain's Alexei Shirov to become the first Asian to win the FIDE world chess championship earlier this week.
		Two finalists, India's Vishy Anand and Spain's Alexei Shirov, were contesting the FIDE world title in a six-game match.
		Shirov, on the other hand, beat Kramnik in 1998 in Spain for the right to face Kasparov in the PCA world championship, but never got close to play the match and again money was the problem.
	www.diehardindian.com /news/news2912.htm (1085 words)

	John Watson Book Reviews - in association with The Week in Chess
		Shirov: 'At least there is some solidarity in the line 29...Rxe6 30.Nh7+ Ke7 31.Bg5+ f6 32.Qxg8, which I saw during the game'.
		Shirov himself calls this 'a relatively easy game' that he included because it was 'nice to remember'.
		Shirov spends only 9 pages describing his life since the first book, but they are dense ones, both physically and in terms of events.
	www.classicalgames.com /watson071.html (5249 words)

	ChessBase.com - Chess News - Alexei Shirov's 'Best games in the Spanish'
		Alexei Shirov starts with “As I happen to be a rather sentimental person, I often think about my past.
		His game brilliances are not restricted to his wins only, but contain defense mechanisms, which even the NBA players might find useful to implement in their game strategy.
		What is probably most important is that these sessions with Shirov will undoubtedly raise your understanding not only of the Spanish opening, but of the game of chess in general.
	www.chessbase.com /newsdetail.asp?newsid=3174 (701 words)

	British Chess Magazine
		The fourth edition of this ambitious event will feature 30+ GMs, headed by players of the calibre of Alexei Shirov and Nigel Short, and the intention is to develop the tournament still further in future years.
		Thus, after the team of Alexei Shirov and Peter Andreev won the toss and chose the White pieces, Shirov made the first move for his team, then Speelman, then Peter Andreev, then Edmund Harding, with Alexei Shirov making move 3 for White.
		Alexei Shirov plays 1 e4, while his partner, arbiter and game scorer Scott Kenyon look on.
	www.bcmchess.co.uk /news/gib2006presentation.html (518 words)

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