Prepare against Steven Potter
United Kingdom · World #72,466 classical · FIDE ID 415626
When preparing against Steven Potter, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Steven Potter, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven Potter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Potter 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 | 1,813 | 1,911 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 66 | 65 | 84 | 30.7% |
| As White | 107 | 32 | 40 | 35 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 108 | 34 | 25 | 49 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Potter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Potter's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 99.1% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Potter usually continues Bg5 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Potter usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Potter usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Potter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 65.5% | 44.4% |
| b6 | 19 | 34.5% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 68.8% | 47.7% |
| b6 | 10 | 31.3% | 55.0% |
Steven Potter's chess games
All 215 games by Steven Potter in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 66 wins, 65 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 43 | 14/16/13 | 32.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 35 | 11/9/15 | 31.4% |
| A40 | English Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Mark V Abbott | 2,135 | Leyland Open | A45 |
| Sep 2008 | Christopher Majer | 2,091 | 4th ch-EU Union | A45 |
| Jul 2008 | Graham Smith | 2,085 | 95th ch-GBR Major Open | D00 |
| Feb 2017 | John Reed | 2,012 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | B00 |
| Feb 2018 | John M Turner | 2,000 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,835 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,821 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,848 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 1,951 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 1,852 |
| Telford 4NCL U2050 Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,646 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,818 |
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Potter's chess games?
215 games by Steven Potter, from Oct 2008 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 Steven Potter has played.
What does Steven Potter play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Steven Potter opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Potter answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...b6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...b6 (31% of games).
What openings does Steven Potter play as White?
As White, Steven Potter's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Potter play as Black?
As Black, Steven Potter most often plays: French Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate); English Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Owen Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Steven Potter's FIDE rating?
Steven Potter is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Steven Potter played?
Our database contains 215 games by Steven Potter, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 65 draws, 84 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Potter?
215 games by Steven Potter 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.