Prepare against Laurenz Pothast
DEU · World #48,827 classical · FIDE ID 12998923
When preparing against Laurenz Pothast, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by Laurenz Pothast, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laurenz Pothast's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurenz Pothast 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 | 1,898 | 1,944 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,945 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,942 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 34.1% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurenz Pothast's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurenz Pothast's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Pothast usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Pothast usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pothast usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Laurenz Pothast's chess games
All 44 games by Laurenz Pothast in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Juergen Poelig | 1,876 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | C02 |
| Apr 2025 | Justus Fellberg | 1,746 | HSK Easter Open | B01 |
| Jun 2024 | Lev Nechitailo | 1,730 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | B21 |
| Jun 2024 | Abdulrahman Mustafa | 1,672 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | B77 |
| Apr 2006 | Tobias Bor | 1,487 | ch-Niedersachsen U14 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Niedersachsen U14 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,460 |
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U14 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,504 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| ch-Hannover U14 | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,260 |
| chT-GER Nord-West U20 | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,451 |
| 10th Werther Schloss Open-C | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurenz Pothast's chess games?
44 games by Laurenz Pothast, from Feb 2015 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 Laurenz Pothast has played.
What does Laurenz Pothast play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Laurenz Pothast opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurenz Pothast answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Laurenz Pothast play as White?
As White, Laurenz Pothast's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurenz Pothast play as Black?
As Black, Laurenz Pothast most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Laurenz Pothast's FIDE rating?
Laurenz Pothast is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Laurenz Pothast played?
Our database contains 44 games by Laurenz Pothast, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurenz Pothast?
44 games by Laurenz Pothast 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.