Prepare against Edward Potgieter
ZAF · World #29,821 classical · FIDE ID 14329867
Our database contains 62 games by Edward Potgieter, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edward Potgieter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward Potgieter 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 | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,700 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 21 | 9 | 31 | 33.9% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward Potgieter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward Potgieter's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 34.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Potgieter usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Potgieter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Potgieter usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Edward Potgieter's chess games
All 62 games by Edward Potgieter in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Eduard Schwarz | 1,951 | 32nd Wiesbaden Open | E11 |
| Oct 2022 | Haque Md Sajidul | 1,918 | World ol U16 | B12 |
| Jan 2024 | Jiraan Braaf | 1,818 | Cape Town Open | C77 |
| Jan 2024 | Tezihano Mnyasta | 1,798 | Cape Town Open | C50 |
| Sep 2024 | Rannveer Tak | 1,704 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,551 |
| ch-RSA U10 | 2017 | 10 | 0.5 | 480 |
| ch-Africa U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,439 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,920 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,834 |
| Cape Town Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,064 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,592 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Potgieter's chess games?
62 games by Edward Potgieter, from Sep 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 Edward Potgieter has played.
What does Edward Potgieter play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Edward Potgieter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Potgieter answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Edward Potgieter play as White?
As White, Edward Potgieter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Potgieter play as Black?
As Black, Edward Potgieter most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Edward Potgieter's FIDE rating?
Edward Potgieter is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Edward Potgieter played?
Our database contains 62 games by Edward Potgieter, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Potgieter?
62 games by Edward Potgieter 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.