Prepare against Simeon Pottier
CM · France · World #11,484 classical · FIDE ID 26069296
Our database contains 102 games by Simeon Pottier, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simeon Pottier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simeon Pottier 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 | 2,148 | 2,216 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,191 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,098 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 30 | 24 | 48 | 29.4% |
| As White | 48 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 85.4% | 39.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 39.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pottier usually continues c4 (23.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pottier usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Pottier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pottier usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Pottier usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pottier usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 37.9% | 77.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 34.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Simeon Pottier's chess games
All 102 games by Simeon Pottier in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 24 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Melkior Cotonnec | 2,300 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B21 |
| Oct 2017 | Alban Delorme | 2,275 | Sautron Open 17th | D35 |
| Aug 2018 | Younes El Mchaouri Mas | 2,120 | ch-FRA Open A | E91 |
| Jul 2019 | John Lewis | 2,022 | 34th Avoine Open | D31 |
| Jan 2016 | Rewi Budak | 1,969 | ch-FRA Open B | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,040 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,756 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 2,127 |
| 6th Sables d'Olonne Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| 18th Sautron Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,018 |
| 34th Avoine Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Sautron Open 17th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,190 |
| 16th Sautron Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simeon Pottier's chess games?
102 games by Simeon Pottier, from Aug 2013 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 Simeon Pottier has played.
What does Simeon Pottier play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Simeon Pottier opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simeon Pottier answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simeon Pottier play as White?
As White, Simeon Pottier's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simeon Pottier play as Black?
As Black, Simeon Pottier most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Simeon Pottier's FIDE rating?
Simeon Pottier is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Simeon Pottier played?
Our database contains 102 games by Simeon Pottier, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 24 draws, 48 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simeon Pottier?
102 games by Simeon Pottier 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.