Prepare against Alexandre Pottier
France · World #47,942 classical · FIDE ID 45117640
Our database contains 114 games by Alexandre Pottier, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Pottier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Pottier 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 | 2,081 | 2,154 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,081 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,081 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 57 | 18 | 39 | 50.0% |
| As White | 57 | 30 | 9 | 18 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 27 | 9 | 21 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Pottier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Pottier's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 87.7% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 63.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Pottier usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Pottier usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pottier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pottier usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Pottier usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pottier usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 100.0% | 70.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| Na6 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Alexandre Pottier's chess games
All 114 games by Alexandre Pottier in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 57 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Thibaud L'Huillier | 2,174 | chT-FRA U20 0203 | B12 |
| Aug 2017 | Nicolas Lanteri | 2,037 | ch-FRA Accession | B22 |
| Jan 2002 | Romain Ribeiro | 2,018 | chT-FRA 0102 U18 | B89 |
| Jan 2001 | Adrien Benier | 2,000 | chT-FRA 0001 U18 | C02 |
| Jan 2003 | Bastien Casassus | 1,900 | chT-FRA U20 0203 | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA U18 9899 | 1999 | 20 | 17.5 | – |
| chT-FRA U18 9798 | 1998 | 12 | 8.5 | – |
| chT-FRA U20 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,829 |
| chT-FRA 0001 U18 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,927 |
| chT-FRA 9900 U18 | 2000 | 11 | 9.5 | – |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| chT-FRA 0102 U18 | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 1,781 |
| ch-FRA U10 | 1999 | 8 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Pottier's chess games?
114 games by Alexandre Pottier, from Feb 2016 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 Alexandre Pottier has played.
What does Alexandre Pottier play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Alexandre Pottier opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Pottier answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...Na6 (14% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Pottier play as White?
As White, Alexandre Pottier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Pottier play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Pottier most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Alexandre Pottier's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Pottier is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Alexandre Pottier played?
Our database contains 114 games by Alexandre Pottier, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Pottier?
114 games by Alexandre Pottier 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.