Prepare against Logan C Shafer
FM · United States · World #4,193 classical · FIDE ID 30993342
When preparing against Logan C Shafer, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,604 games by Logan C Shafer, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Logan C Shafer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Logan C Shafer 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 | 2,298 | 2,328 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,230 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,222 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,604 | 655 | 253 | 696 | 40.8% |
| As White | 789 | 337 | 136 | 316 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 815 | 318 | 117 | 380 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Logan C Shafer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Logan C Shafer's side.
First moves as White (789 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 557 | 70.6% | 51.2% |
| d4 | 161 | 20.4% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 8.6% | 50.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Shafer usually continues Nf3 (50.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Shafer usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Shafer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Shafer usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Shafer usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Shafer usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 186 | 49.2% | 46.5% |
| c5 | 107 | 28.3% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 62 | 16.4% | 54.8% |
| e6 | 22 | 5.8% | 47.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 207 | 79.9% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 44 | 17.0% | 39.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.3% | 41.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Logan C Shafer's chess games
All 1,604 games by Logan C Shafer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Sep 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: 655 wins, 253 draws, 696 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 61 | 24/11/26 | 39.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 52 | 26/7/19 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 20/5/22 | 42.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 12/12/21 | 26.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 22/4/21 | 46.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 19/6/22 | 40.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 45 | 12/10/23 | 26.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 13/6/25 | 29.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 39 | 11/7/21 | 28.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 34 | 16/4/14 | 47.1% |
| A45 | London System | 31 | 11/4/16 | 35.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,686 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E70 |
| Mar 2025 | Velimir Ivic | 2,622 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Apr 2026 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,607 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B32 |
| Feb 2026 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,061 | 519 | 2,231 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 167 | 77.5 | 2,242 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 73 | 36.5 | 2,288 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 69 | 35 | 2,246 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,403 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolai Vlassov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Logan C Shafer's chess games?
1,604 games by Logan C Shafer, from Jul 2022 to Sep 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 C Shafer has played.
What does Logan C Shafer play on the first move as White?
Across 789 games with White in our database, Logan C Shafer opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Logan C Shafer answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Logan C Shafer play as White?
As White, Logan C Shafer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (52 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 42.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 789 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Logan C Shafer play as Black?
As Black, Logan C Shafer most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Réti Opening (45 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 815 games.
What is Logan C Shafer's FIDE rating?
Logan C Shafer is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Logan C Shafer played?
Our database contains 1,604 games by Logan C Shafer, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 655 wins, 253 draws, 696 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Logan C Shafer?
1,604 games by Logan C Shafer 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.