Prepare against Eric Porteman

Belgium · World #56,761 classical · FIDE ID 204099

When preparing against Eric Porteman, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).

Our database contains 90 games by Eric Porteman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Porteman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Porteman 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Porteman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Porteman's side.

First moves as White (44 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 38.1% score
  • …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Porteman usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
  • …e5 (14% of these games) — Porteman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …c5 (14% of these games) — Porteman usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …d6 (50% of these games) — Porteman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
  • …e5 (50% of these games) — Porteman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)

Eric Porteman's chess games

All 90 games by Eric Porteman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 54 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Eric Porteman's chess games?

90 games by Eric Porteman, from Apr 2003 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 Eric Porteman has played.

What does Eric Porteman play on the first move as White?

Across 44 games with White in our database, Eric Porteman opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Porteman answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).

What openings does Eric Porteman play as White?

As White, Eric Porteman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Eric Porteman play as Black?

As Black, Eric Porteman most often plays: Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.

What is Eric Porteman's FIDE rating?

Eric Porteman is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Apr 2003).

How many games has Eric Porteman played?

Our database contains 90 games by Eric Porteman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 54 losses (24.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against Eric Porteman?

90 games by Eric Porteman 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.

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