Logan Clark Shafer NM

Logan Clark Shafer (aka LSChess)

Meet Logan Clark Shafer, a formidable National Master who has been quietly carving their path through the chess world with a blend of calculated brilliance and relentless determination. Known online as LSChess, Logan’s journey from humble beginnings to consistently cracking the 2700+ blitz rating mark is the stuff of chess legend—okay, maybe legend-in-the-making!

Overview & Style

Logan is a seasoned tactician famous for their Early Resignation Rate of 12.66%, proving they know when to say “checkmate” and when to save some energy for the next battle. Their games often stretch into long marches with an average of about 68 moves per win and 70 moves per loss, signifying a love for deep strategic duels and thrilling endgames. Armed with a comeback rate of 77.33%, LSChess has the resilience to turn the tables even in the face of adversity. Their style shows a subtle preference for white, holding a slightly higher win rate there (46.01%) compared to black (43.39%).

Peak Performance

• Blitz Peak: 2757 (March 2025)
• Bullet Peak: 2775 (March 2025)
• Rapid Peak: 2323 (November 2023)
• Daily Peak: 1640 (April 2025)

Those peaks are no accident: with thousands of games played, Logan has shown remarkable stamina and consistency, especially in blitz and bullet formats, where rapid-fire thinking is king.

Opening Repertoire

If chess openings were an art gallery, Logan would be the curator of some very diverse exhibits:

• Blitz Favorites: The ever-mysterious Top Secret opening (over 11,000 games!), a spicy Sicilian Najdorf Adams Attack with an 80% win rate, and a reliable Caro Kann Tartakower Variation that keeps opponents guessing.
• Bullet Trends: A taste for Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack with perfect wins, and some experimental play in the King's Indian Attack.
• Rapid Choices: Solid love for the Top Secret opening again, peppered with some Queens Gambit Declined Austrian Variation surprises.

Playing Habits & Quirks

Logistician by day, blitz beast by night: Logan’s win rate slightly dips when the clock ticks past midnight, but mornings, especially around 09:00 AM, are their chess sweet spot. The hours between 6 and 9 AM enjoy a particularly sharp spike in wins—evidence that either the caffeine hits just right or the chess gods smile on early risers.

Logan’s psychological resilience is notable too, sporting a tilt factor of 27. Famous for comebacks, they have a knack for recovering after losing material and turning desperate positions into victory. But make no mistake—they also know their limits, resigning early to avoid catastrophic blunders (roughly 13.96% one-sided losses).

Record & Rivalries

With over 5,000 blitz wins and nearly as many losses, Logan’s chess journey is a rollercoaster with intense battles and moments of glory. Battles against top opponents like Neil Lad and Supergk09 have been frequent, with win rates in the 40-50% range. Against some feared rivals like Coachvikasverma and Fabianocaruana_97, they’ve maintained a warrior’s undefeated record – 100% win rate!

Recent Highlights

Fresh off electrifying victories in the 2025 Early Titled Tuesday Blitz tournament, Logan dazzled with a checkmate finish against SoyuzTM4 employing the elegant Alapin Sicilian Defense. Their strategic patience and tactical precision culminated in an impressive sequence of moves, sealing the game at move 39 with a checkmate that left no room for doubt.

Fun Fact

Logan's online alias, LSChess, is rumored to stand for "Legendary Strategist Chess" —though some speculate it's just a clever way to avoid using their full name and thereby confusing their opponents.

Whether grinding out 1000+ game marathon streaks or dazzling with creative openings, Logan Clark Shafer remains a keen tactician, a resilient fighter, and above all, a true chess lover who treats every game as both a battle and a dance.