Prepare against Marc Potterat
CHE · World #31,253 classical · FIDE ID 1301071
Our database contains 174 games by Marc Potterat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Potterat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Potterat 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 | 1,978 | 2,244 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,134 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 50 | 32 | 92 | 28.7% |
| As White | 95 | 34 | 16 | 45 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 79 | 16 | 16 | 47 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Potterat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Potterat's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 96.8% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Potterat usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Potterat usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Potterat usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Potterat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Potterat usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 30.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Marc Potterat's chess games
All 174 games by Marc Potterat 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: 50 wins, 32 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Petar Benkovic | 2,431 | Biel MTO Open | E08 |
| Oct 2002 | Elena Sedina | 2,380 | chT-SUI | B52 |
| Jan 1997 | Sinisa Joksic | 2,345 | Wil | B09 |
| Jan 1992 | Valery Allegro | 2,330 | Bad Ragaz Open | A44 |
| Jan 2003 | Helmut Scherer | 2,329 | Oberliga Baden 0203 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 16 | 6 | 2,227 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 11 | 3 | 2,169 |
| Odorheiu Secuiesc-B | 1993 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,107 |
| Giessen Open | 1994 | 7 | 4 | 2,482 |
| 12th Liechtenstein Open | 1994 | 7 | 5 | 2,470 |
| Wil | 1997 | 7 | 5 | 2,294 |
Interactive opening tree from all 174 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Potterat's chess games?
174 games by Marc Potterat, 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 Marc Potterat has played.
What does Marc Potterat play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Marc Potterat opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Potterat answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Marc Potterat play as White?
As White, Marc Potterat's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Potterat play as Black?
As Black, Marc Potterat most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 17.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Marc Potterat's FIDE rating?
Marc Potterat is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Marc Potterat played?
Our database contains 174 games by Marc Potterat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 32 draws, 92 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Potterat?
174 games by Marc Potterat 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.