Prepare against Alexander Potter
GCI · World #52,735 classical · FIDE ID 343422594
When preparing against Alexander Potter, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Alexander Potter, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Potter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Potter 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 | 1,862 | 1,883 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,678 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,831 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 31.4% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2025): 67 rated games against 66 different opponents, across 8 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 34 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 41.2% | 1,777 | 1,741 | 3 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 60.0% | 1,454 | 1,534 | 2 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% | 2,040 | 1,940 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 41 | 13 | 4 | 24 | 31.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1,882 | 2,007 |
| 2024 | 27 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 1,978 | 1,862 |
| 2023 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1,609 | 1,609 |
Where Alexander Potter has played
Iceland (3) · Andorra (2) · Spain (2) · GCI (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Potter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Potter's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 20.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 20.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Potter usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Potter usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Potter usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Potter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Alexander Potter's chess games
All 35 games by Alexander Potter in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Dawid Kolka | 2,030 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
| Oct 2025 | Kevin J Thurlow | 1,936 | 49th Guernsey Open | D51 |
| Sep 2026 | Hans-Christian Dahl | 1,858 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D37 |
| Apr 2023 | Andreas Hipler | 1,780 | Reykjavik Open | A46 |
| Apr 2023 | Hafsteinn Agustsson | 1,762 | Reykjavik Open | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,710 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,815 |
| 49th Guernsey Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,894 |
| Reykjavik Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,914 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Potter's chess games?
35 games by Alexander Potter, from May 2023 to Oct 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 Alexander Potter has played.
What does Alexander Potter play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Alexander Potter opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Potter answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Alexander Potter play as White?
As White, Alexander Potter's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Anti-Grünfeld (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Potter play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Potter most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Alexander Potter's FIDE rating?
Alexander Potter is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alexander Potter played?
Our database contains 35 games by Alexander Potter, covering May 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Potter?
35 games by Alexander Potter 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.