Prepare against Vladimir Potkin
GM · Russia · World #317 classical · FIDE ID 4131061
Our database contains 2,018 games by Vladimir Potkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Potkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Potkin 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 | 2,548 | 2,684 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,508 | 2,696 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,457 | 2,665 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,018 | 707 | 879 | 432 | 35.0% |
| As White | 1,024 | 401 | 458 | 165 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 994 | 306 | 421 | 267 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Potkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Potkin's side.
First moves as White (1,024 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 397 | 38.8% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 383 | 37.4% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 157 | 15.3% | 62.4% |
| Nf3 | 87 | 8.5% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Potkin usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Potkin usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Potkin usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Potkin usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Potkin usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Potkin usually continues e4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 279 | 60.9% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 139 | 30.3% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 39 | 8.5% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (353 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 242 | 68.6% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 88 | 24.9% | 48.9% |
| e6 | 22 | 6.2% | 45.5% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Potkin's chess games
All 2,018 games by Vladimir Potkin 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: 707 wins, 879 draws, 432 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 81 | 33/39/9 | 40.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 70 | 27/37/6 | 38.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 62 | 24/34/4 | 38.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 55 | 29/13/13 | 52.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 19/16/11 | 41.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 45 | 22/11/12 | 48.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 12/20/6 | 31.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 13/19/6 | 34.2% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 37 | 11/22/4 | 29.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 19/12/6 | 51.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 156 | 50/71/35 | 32.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 127 | 44/62/21 | 34.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 100 | 37/31/32 | 37.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 66 | 20/33/13 | 30.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 44 | 9/21/14 | 20.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 11/10/15 | 30.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 8/19/8 | 22.9% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 10/14/8 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,771 | Wch Rapid | A09 |
| Aug 2021 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,757 | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup | D15 |
| Dec 2016 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,749 | ch-EU blitz | D45 |
| Jun 2013 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,743 | Wch Rapid | A11 |
| Jun 2016 | Boris Gelfand | 2,734 | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 73 | 39 | 2,630 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 63 | 31 | 2,524 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 58 | 33 | 2,414 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2007 | 34 | 22 | 2,547 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 33 | 24.5 | 2,604 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 32 | 17 | 2,527 |
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,584 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2001 | 27 | 15 | 2,374 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Motylev (22 games) · Mikhail Kobalia (16 games) · Evgeny Alekseev (16 games) · Alexander Grischuk (15 games) · Evgeniy Najer (14 games) · Denis Khismatullin (14 games) · Nikita Vitiugov (14 games) · Alexander Riazantsev (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Potkin's chess games?
2,018 games by Vladimir Potkin, 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 Vladimir Potkin has played.
What does Vladimir Potkin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,024 games with White in our database, Vladimir Potkin opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Potkin answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Potkin play as White?
As White, Vladimir Potkin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (81 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (70 games, 38.6% win rate); Indian Defense (62 games, 38.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,024 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Potkin play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Potkin most often plays: Slav Defense (156 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian (127 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (100 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 994 games.
What is Vladimir Potkin's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Potkin is currently rated 2,548 in classical chess, 2,508 in rapid and 2,457 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,684 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Vladimir Potkin played?
Our database contains 2,018 games by Vladimir Potkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 707 wins, 879 draws, 432 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Potkin?
2,018 games by Vladimir Potkin 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.