Alexei Shirov vs Jaime Santos Latasa
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Jaime Santos Latasa (2620)
Alexei Shirov and Jaime Santos Latasa have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2019 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Shirov leads 4 wins to 4, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Latasa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Latasa with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Latasa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Latasa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Jaime Santos Latasa | A Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 89th ch-ESP |
| Aug 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Jaime Santos Latasa | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Jaime Santos Latasa | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Jaime Santos Latasa | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Dec 2021 | Alexei Shirov | Jaime Santos Latasa | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2021 | Alexei Shirov | Jaime Santos Latasa | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 4th Salamanca Masters |
| Sep 2020 | Jaime Santos Latasa | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 85th ch-ESP |
| Jul 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Jaime Santos Latasa | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Leon Online 33rd |
| Jul 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Jaime Santos Latasa | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Leon Online 33rd |
| Jul 2020 | Jaime Santos Latasa | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Leon Online 33rd |
| Jul 2020 | Jaime Santos Latasa | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Leon Online 33rd |
| Jul 2020 | Alexei Shirov | Jaime Santos Latasa | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open |
| Nov 2019 | Jaime Santos Latasa | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-ESP 84th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Jaime Santos Latasa?
In 13 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 4 wins, Jaime Santos Latasa has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Jaime Santos Latasa played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2019 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Jaime Santos Latasa play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.