Alexei Shirov vs Normunds Miezis
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Normunds Miezis (2399)
Alexei Shirov and Normunds Miezis have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Shirov leads 9 wins to 0, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Miezis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Miezis with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Miezis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Miezis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A51 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexei Shirov | Normunds Miezis | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. |
| Feb 2026 | Alexei Shirov | Normunds Miezis | 1-0 | Sicilian | V GM Sveshnikov Evgeny rapid memorial 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexei Shirov | Normunds Miezis | 1-0 | Sicilian | GM Sveshnikov Evgeny blitz memorial 2026 |
| Feb 2023 | Normunds Miezis | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Tallinn Leito Memorial |
| Feb 2020 | Normunds Miezis | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-SWE 1920 Elite |
| Apr 2017 | Alexei Shirov | Normunds Miezis | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6th Zuerich Chess Challenge Open |
| Mar 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Normunds Miezis | 1-0 | Sicilian | Latvian Railway Open |
| Feb 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Normunds Miezis | 1-0 | Sicilian | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Jan 2011 | Alexei Shirov | Normunds Miezis | 1-0 | Sicilian | Keres Memorial Rapid 20th |
| Sep 2010 | Alexei Shirov | Normunds Miezis | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olympiad-39 |
| Nov 2000 | Normunds Miezis | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | English Opening | Olympiad-34 |
| Jan 2000 | Normunds Miezis | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Keres Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Normunds Miezis?
In 12 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 9 wins, Normunds Miezis has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Normunds Miezis played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Normunds Miezis play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.