Prepare against Alexander Shaffer
PRI · World #110,285 classical · FIDE ID 3100294
When preparing against Alexander Shaffer, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Alexander Shaffer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Shaffer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Shaffer before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,700 | 2,005 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,691 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 45 | 31 | 84 | 28.1% |
| As White | 74 | 23 | 15 | 36 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 86 | 22 | 16 | 48 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Shaffer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Shaffer's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 59.5% | 38.6% |
| e4 | 29 | 39.2% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Shaffer usually continues Nf3 (34.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Shaffer usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (2% of these games) — Shaffer usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Shaffer usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Shaffer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Shaffer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 20.0% | 11.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 17.8% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Alexander Shaffer's chess games
All 160 games by Alexander Shaffer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 45 wins, 31 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Clemens Werner | 2,236 | 30th Wch Seniors 65 | B15 |
| Jan 2019 | Richards Reynier Lugo Matos | 2,131 | 8th Santo Domingo Duarte Memorial | B40 |
| Jan 2019 | Gian Carlo Arvelo Leo | 2,129 | 8th Santo Domingo Duarte Memorial | E94 |
| Aug 2000 | Enrique Rios | 2,116 | Thompson Memorial Open | B01 |
| Aug 2023 | Joaquim Font Alvelo | 2,115 | ch-PUR | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soacha Open A | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,643 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open A | 2021 | 10 | 1 | 1,678 |
| ch-Texas | 2000 | 10 | 4 | 2,192 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,656 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,856 |
| ch-PUR | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,643 |
| 6th Florianopolis Winter Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,622 |
| Campeonato Nacional e Internacional Aguascalientes 2026 | Internacional | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Shaffer's chess games?
160 games by Alexander Shaffer, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexander Shaffer has played.
What does Alexander Shaffer play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Alexander Shaffer opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Shaffer answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Shaffer play as White?
As White, Alexander Shaffer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Shaffer play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Shaffer most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Alexander Shaffer's FIDE rating?
Alexander Shaffer is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Alexander Shaffer played?
Our database contains 160 games by Alexander Shaffer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 31 draws, 84 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Shaffer?
160 games by Alexander Shaffer reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.