Prepare against Alain-Nicolas Potvin
Canada · World #87,926 classical · FIDE ID 2629593
When preparing against Alain-Nicolas Potvin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Alain-Nicolas Potvin, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alain-Nicolas Potvin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alain-Nicolas Potvin 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 | 1,765 | 1,786 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,786 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,786 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 31 | 17 | 50 | 31.6% |
| As White | 50 | 15 | 8 | 27 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 16 | 9 | 23 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alain-Nicolas Potvin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alain-Nicolas Potvin's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Potvin usually continues Nf3 (28.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Potvin usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Potvin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 76.7% | 30.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Alain-Nicolas Potvin's chess games
All 98 games by Alain-Nicolas Potvin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Jul 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: 31 wins, 17 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/0/13 | 35.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A47 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 5/4/13 | 22.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Christian Marquardt | 2,094 | 3rd Quebec Montcalm Open | A47 |
| Sep 2010 | Claude Lessard | 2,027 | Charlesbourg Girard Memorial | D05 |
| Jan 2018 | Daniel Dube | 1,916 | Quebec Capablanca | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | Damien Lamontagne | 1,906 | Mauricie Open 2026 | A45 |
| Jan 2017 | Jonathan Beauchesne | 1,840 | Quebec Capablanca | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Quebec Intercoll | 1994 | 10 | 6 | 1,646 |
| Quebec Alekhine | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,691 |
| Quebec Capablanca | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,930 |
| Zukertort | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,741 |
| Mauricie Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,723 |
| Quebec Botvinnick | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
| Quebec Montcalm Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,779 |
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alain-Nicolas Potvin's chess games?
98 games by Alain-Nicolas Potvin, from Jun 2018 to Jul 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 Alain-Nicolas Potvin has played.
What does Alain-Nicolas Potvin play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Alain-Nicolas Potvin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alain-Nicolas Potvin answers 1...d6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Alain-Nicolas Potvin play as White?
As White, Alain-Nicolas Potvin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Colle System (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alain-Nicolas Potvin play as Black?
As Black, Alain-Nicolas Potvin most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Alain-Nicolas Potvin's FIDE rating?
Alain-Nicolas Potvin is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,786 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Alain-Nicolas Potvin played?
Our database contains 98 games by Alain-Nicolas Potvin, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 17 draws, 50 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alain-Nicolas Potvin?
98 games by Alain-Nicolas Potvin 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.