Nikolai Vlassov vs Logan C Shafer
IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322) · CM Logan C Shafer (2244)
Nikolai Vlassov and Logan C Shafer have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2024 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Vlassov leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Shafer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlassov with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Shafer with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Shafer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Shafer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Logan C Shafer | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Logan C Shafer | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Logan C Shafer | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Logan C Shafer | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Logan C Shafer | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Logan C Shafer | Nikolai Vlassov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Logan C Shafer | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Logan C Shafer | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Logan C Shafer | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Logan C Shafer | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolai Vlassov and Logan C Shafer?
In 10 recorded games, Nikolai Vlassov has 4 wins, Logan C Shafer has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Nikolai Vlassov and Logan C Shafer played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2024 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Nikolai Vlassov and Logan C Shafer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.