Prepare against Logan Brain
United States · World #14,507 classical · FIDE ID 30901847
Our database contains 63 games by Logan Brain, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Logan Brain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Logan Brain 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 | 2,111 | 2,170 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,186 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,045 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 25.4% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Logan Brain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Logan Brain's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 68.8% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.6% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Brain usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Brain usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Brain usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Brain usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Brain usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Logan Brain's chess games
All 63 games by Logan Brain in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Simon Lamaze | 2,466 | 109th Edward Lasker Memorial | B56 |
| Sep 2025 | Narayan Venkatesh | 2,218 | Marshall Sept Premier | C70 |
| Jul 2024 | James Le Nguyen | 2,206 | New York 1000 GM Summer IM-C | D34 |
| May 2025 | I Mede | 2,185 | Marshall Mem Day Inv IM B | B15 |
| May 2025 | Nitesh Cherukuri | 2,167 | Marshall Mem Day Inv IM B | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Mem Day Inv IM B | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| New York 1000 GM Summer IM-C | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,120 |
| NY IMB President's Day | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,113 |
| New York 1000 GM Fall IM-C | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| 109th Edward Lasker Memorial | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,262 |
| New York Marshall Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,263 |
| 13th NY Int. Super Swiss | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,170 |
| New York Marshall CC Open B | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Logan Brain's chess games?
63 games by Logan Brain, from Mar 2014 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 Logan Brain has played.
What does Logan Brain play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Logan Brain opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Logan Brain answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Logan Brain play as White?
As White, Logan Brain's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Logan Brain play as Black?
As Black, Logan Brain most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Logan Brain's FIDE rating?
Logan Brain is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Logan Brain played?
Our database contains 63 games by Logan Brain, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Logan Brain?
63 games by Logan Brain 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.