Prepare against Karol Potocki
Poland · World #48,137 classical · FIDE ID 1143972
Our database contains 324 games by Karol Potocki, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karol Potocki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karol Potocki 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 | 1,900 | 1,919 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,884 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 324 | 115 | 87 | 122 | 35.5% |
| As White | 168 | 60 | 51 | 57 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 156 | 55 | 36 | 65 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karol Potocki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karol Potocki's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 53.6% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 34 | 20.2% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 28 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Potocki usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Potocki usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Potocki usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Potocki usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Potocki usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Potocki usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 36.5% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 27 | 31.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 19 | 22.4% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 31.3% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Karol Potocki's chess games
All 324 games by Karol Potocki in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 115 wins, 87 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Carlos Alvarado | 2,203 | 64th Warsaw-ch Open A | E11 |
| May 2011 | Bartosz Nowicki | 2,138 | 64th Warsaw-ch Open A | C33 |
| Jun 2008 | Robert Krasiewicz | 2,101 | ch-Ursus A Seniors | A30 |
| Apr 2026 | Jan Rzewucki | 2,082 | Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U2200 | A12 |
| Aug 2011 | Slawomir Liberadzki | 2,063 | Warsaw YMCA Summer A 93rd | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2011 | 13 | 8 | 2,022 |
| Warsaw Open B 01 | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 1,918 |
| 130th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-B | 2013 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,878 |
| 82nd Warsaw YMCA Autumn C | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,905 |
| 54th Warsaw YMCA Autumn | 2008 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,794 |
| 209th Warsaw YMCA Winter A | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,880 |
| Warsaw YMCA Spring 121st | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 1,874 |
| 4th Warsaw Open | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,875 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomasz Safanowski (10 games) · Marek Moskwinski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karol Potocki's chess games?
324 games by Karol Potocki, from Jul 2008 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 Karol Potocki has played.
What does Karol Potocki play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Karol Potocki opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karol Potocki answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Karol Potocki play as White?
As White, Karol Potocki's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karol Potocki play as Black?
As Black, Karol Potocki most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Karol Potocki's FIDE rating?
Karol Potocki is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Karol Potocki played?
Our database contains 324 games by Karol Potocki, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 87 draws, 122 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karol Potocki?
324 games by Karol Potocki 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.