Chess Books
Shirov has written two books of his best games:
- Shirov, Alexei (1995). Fire on Board: Shirov's Best Games. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-150-8.
- Shirov, Alexei (2005). Fire on Board, Part 2: 1997–2004. Everyman Chess. ISBN 1-85744-382-9.
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