Alexei Shirov vs Reinis Paikens
Alexei Shirov (54, GM, ESP) and Reinis Paikens (18, FM, LAT) have never met in classical OTB, but played 49 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 88 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2597 and 2299, the Elo model gives Shirov a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2597 vs 2299 (Δ +298)
With Alexei Shirov as white
81% Alexei13% draw6% Reinis
With Reinis Paikens as white
74% Alexei15% draw10% Reinis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexei Shirov | Reinis Paikens | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2597-7 | 2299-3 |
| Peak rating | 2755 · Jan 2008 | 2302 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 36 | 18 |
| World rank now | #162 | #4,121 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #4,019 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,475 | 475 |
| Months active | 217 | 82 |
| % white wins | 69% | 65% |
| % black wins | 58% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2577 | 2210 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 429 | 656 |
Best Win
Alexei Shirov
Reinis Paikens
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (49)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexei Shirov
Reinis Paikens