Alexei Shirov vs Aivars Laizans
Alexei Shirov (54, GM, ESP) and Aivars Laizans (57, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 64 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 104 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2597 and 1934, the Elo model gives Shirov a 95% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2597 vs 1934 (Δ +663)
With Alexei Shirov as white
95% Alexei5% draw0% Aivars
With Aivars Laizans as white
94% Alexei6% draw0% Aivars
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexei Shirov | Aivars Laizans | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2597-7 | 1934 |
| Peak rating | 2755 · Jan 2008 | 1934 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 36 | 55 |
| World rank now | #162 | #39,669 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #38,424 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #84 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,475 | 8 |
| Months active | 217 | 19 |
| % white wins | 69% | 58% |
| % black wins | 58% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2577 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 429 | 529 |
Best Win
Alexei Shirov
Aivars Laizans
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (64)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexei Shirov
Aivars Laizans