Prepare against Carl Pottinger
Canada · World #87,977 classical · FIDE ID 2615215
When preparing against Carl Pottinger, expect 1.c4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 277 games by Carl Pottinger, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carl Pottinger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Pottinger 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 | 1,764 | 2,001 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,933 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,998 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 113 | 46 | 118 | 40.8% |
| As White | 136 | 61 | 26 | 49 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 141 | 52 | 20 | 69 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Pottinger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Pottinger's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 76 | 55.9% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 32 | 23.5% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 27 | 19.9% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 56% of White games, 56.6% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Pottinger usually continues g3 (68.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Pottinger usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pottinger usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pottinger usually continues Nf3 (20.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pottinger usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pottinger usually continues d5 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 96.9% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 65.9% | 39.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 25.0% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Carl Pottinger's chess games
All 277 games by Carl Pottinger in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 113 wins, 46 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 17/2/8 | 63.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 5/1/14 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Pascal Bergeron | 2,138 | 91st Montreal Open | A45 |
| Mar 2011 | Aron Kaptsan | 2,071 | Winnipeg FIDE Futurity 5 | C88 |
| Nov 2006 | Waldemar Schulz | 2,069 | Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | A16 |
| Mar 2011 | Gustavo Melamedoff | 2,048 | Winnipeg FIDE Futurity 5 | A10 |
| Nov 2010 | Jim Lauritson | 1,978 | Winnipeg MCA Champions | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Mike Shpan Memorial | 2008 | 19 | 10 | 1,683 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 19 | 7 | 1,626 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2011 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,708 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 13 | 5 | 1,812 |
| Winnipeg TNT July Open | 2011 | 12 | 6 | 1,692 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 1,726 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2007 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,641 |
| Winnipeg MCA Champions | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Pottinger's chess games?
277 games by Carl Pottinger, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Carl Pottinger has played.
What does Carl Pottinger play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Carl Pottinger opens with 1.c4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Pottinger answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Carl Pottinger play as White?
As White, Carl Pottinger's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 39.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Pottinger play as Black?
As Black, Carl Pottinger most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Carl Pottinger's FIDE rating?
Carl Pottinger is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Carl Pottinger played?
Our database contains 277 games by Carl Pottinger, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 46 draws, 118 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Pottinger?
277 games by Carl Pottinger 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.