Prepare against Olivier Potaux
France · World #79,462 classical · FIDE ID 644161
When preparing against Olivier Potaux, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Olivier Potaux, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Potaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Potaux 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 | 1,791 | 2,003 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,813 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 10.0% |
| As White | 22 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 9.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 10.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Potaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Potaux's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 72.7% | 34.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 27.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Potaux usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Potaux usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Potaux usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Potaux usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Potaux usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Potaux usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 11.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Olivier Potaux's chess games
All 50 games by Olivier Potaux in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 5 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Jean-Yves Soyer | 2,079 | 25th Avoine Open | A48 |
| Jul 2007 | Pascal Gendre | 2,039 | 22nd Avoine Open | E16 |
| Oct 2005 | Claude Oger | 2,002 | 20th Le Touquet Open | B01 |
| Oct 2005 | Francis Perrien | 1,945 | 20th Le Touquet Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| 25th Avoine Open | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,949 |
| Le Touquet Open A | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,851 |
| 27th Avoine Open | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,846 |
| 15th Le Touquet Open | 2000 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,899 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,920 |
| 22nd Avoine Open | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Potaux's chess games?
50 games by Olivier Potaux, from Jan 2005 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 Olivier Potaux has played.
What does Olivier Potaux play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Olivier Potaux opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Potaux answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Olivier Potaux play as White?
As White, Olivier Potaux's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Potaux play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Potaux most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Olivier Potaux's FIDE rating?
Olivier Potaux is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Olivier Potaux played?
Our database contains 50 games by Olivier Potaux, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (10.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Potaux?
50 games by Olivier Potaux 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.