Prepare against Rudolf Potze
NLD · World #21,300 classical · FIDE ID 1008501
When preparing against Rudolf Potze, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Rudolf Potze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Potze's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Potze 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 | 2,046 | 2,156 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 34 | 37 | 84 | 21.9% |
| As White | 74 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 81 | 15 | 19 | 47 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Potze's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Potze's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Potze usually continues c3 (38.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Potze usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Potze usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 97.7% | 34.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Rudolf Potze's chess games
All 155 games by Rudolf Potze 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: 34 wins, 37 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Arghyadip Das | 2,392 | 1st Rethymno Open | B50 |
| Mar 2002 | Eelke Wiersma | 2,389 | chT-NED 0102 | B22 |
| Feb 2011 | Joost Michielsen | 2,371 | chT-NED 1011 | B22 |
| Oct 2006 | Babak Tondivar | 2,367 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C92 |
| Oct 2003 | Gerhard Lorscheid | 2,297 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 72 | 24.5 | 2,119 |
| Groningen Open A | 2009 | 16 | 6 | 2,142 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,019 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,867 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 2,009 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,095 |
| Groningen ABM Open | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Potze's chess games?
155 games by Rudolf Potze, 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 Rudolf Potze has played.
What does Rudolf Potze play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Rudolf Potze opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Potze answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Potze play as White?
As White, Rudolf Potze's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Potze play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Potze most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Rudolf Potze's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Potze is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Rudolf Potze played?
Our database contains 155 games by Rudolf Potze, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 37 draws, 84 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Potze?
155 games by Rudolf Potze 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.