Prepare against John M Potter
United Kingdom · World #16,223 classical · FIDE ID 406260
Our database contains 81 games by John M Potter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John M Potter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John M 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 | 2,092 | 2,094 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,055 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 39 | 20 | 22 | 48.1% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John M Potter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John M Potter's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 84.6% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Potter usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Potter usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Potter usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Potter usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Potter usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 80.0% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 77.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
John M Potter's chess games
All 81 games by John M Potter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Mark L Hebden | 2,362 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | C29 |
| Jan 1995 | Stephen C Ledger | 2,230 | Southend Open | B26 |
| Aug 2026 | Liam D Varnam | 2,149 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | A04 |
| Jan 1995 | Roger D De Coverly | 2,105 | Southend Open | B25 |
| Jun 2025 | Mike J Surtees | 2,100 | 8th Crewe Congress | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,023 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,169 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,979 |
| 8th Crewe Congress | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John M Potter's chess games?
81 games by John M Potter, from Apr 2003 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 John M Potter has played.
What does John M Potter play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, John M Potter opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John M Potter answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does John M Potter play as White?
As White, John M Potter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John M Potter play as Black?
As Black, John M Potter most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is John M Potter's FIDE rating?
John M Potter is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jun 2026).
How many games has John M Potter played?
Our database contains 81 games by John M Potter, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 20 draws, 22 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John M Potter?
81 games by John M 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.