Alexei Shirov vs Arkadij Naiditsch
Alexei Shirov (54, GM, ESP) and Arkadij Naiditsch (41, GM, BUL) have met 12 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at Hoogeveen Schaaktoernooi 2025 - Kroongroep saw Naiditsch prevail. With current classical ratings of 2597 and 2574, the Elo model gives Shirov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2597 vs 2574 (Δ +23)
With Alexei Shirov as white
45% Alexei26% draw29% Arkadij
With Arkadij Naiditsch as white
34% Alexei29% draw37% Arkadij
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexei Shirov | Arkadij Naiditsch | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2597-7 | 2574 |
| Peak rating | 2755 · Jan 2008 | 2737 · Dec 2013 |
| Peak age | 36 | 28 |
| World rank now | #162 | #228 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #18 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,475 | 1,630 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 69% | 58% |
| % black wins | 58% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2577 | 2520 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 429 | 144 |
Best Win
Alexei Shirov
Arkadij Naiditsch
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexei Shirov
Arkadij Naiditsch