Prepare against Florian Handke
GM · DEU · World #473 classical · FIDE ID 4634527
When preparing against Florian Handke, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,015 games by Florian Handke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Florian Handke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Florian Handke 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 | 2,517 | 2,556 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,514 | 2,531 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,511 | 2,541 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,015 | 450 | 283 | 282 | 44.3% |
| As White | 512 | 243 | 141 | 128 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 503 | 207 | 142 | 154 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Florian Handke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Florian Handke's side.
First moves as White (512 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 303 | 59.2% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 183 | 35.7% | 61.5% |
| b3 | 18 | 3.5% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Handke usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Handke usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Handke usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Handke usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Handke usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Handke usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 170 | 82.1% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 7.7% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 7.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 125 | 61.6% | 50.4% |
| d5 | 70 | 34.5% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Florian Handke's chess games
All 1,015 games by Florian Handke 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: 450 wins, 283 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 63 | 37/11/15 | 58.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 70 | 27/29/14 | 38.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 65 | 28/19/18 | 43.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,704 | Bundesliga 2012-13 | E10 |
| Jul 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,677 | Lost Boys Open | C96 |
| Oct 2004 | Ilia Smirin | 2,671 | 13th Monarch Assurance | B47 |
| Apr 2007 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,644 | 8th ch-EU | C92 |
| Sep 2003 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,642 | 12th Monarch Assurance | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 25 | 10 | 2,346 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 10 | 2,523 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,562 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,565 |
| Regensburg Open | 1998 | 16 | 10 | 2,450 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,596 |
| Bundesliga 2010-11 | 2011 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,516 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 15 | 5 | 2,393 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Florian Handke's chess games?
1,015 games by Florian Handke, 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 Florian Handke has played.
What does Florian Handke play on the first move as White?
Across 512 games with White in our database, Florian Handke opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Florian Handke answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Florian Handke play as White?
As White, Florian Handke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 58.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 512 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Florian Handke play as Black?
As Black, Florian Handke most often plays: Slav Defense (70 games, 38.6% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 503 games.
What is Florian Handke's FIDE rating?
Florian Handke is currently rated 2,517 in classical chess, 2,514 in rapid and 2,511 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,556 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Florian Handke played?
Our database contains 1,015 games by Florian Handke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 450 wins, 283 draws, 282 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Florian Handke?
1,015 games by Florian Handke 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.