Prepare against Franz Handler
Austria · World #82,680 classical · FIDE ID 1605500
When preparing against Franz Handler, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Franz Handler, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Franz Handler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franz Handler 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 | 1,781 | 1,890 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 19 | 15 | 20.9% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franz Handler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franz Handler's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Handler usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Handler usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Handler usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Franz Handler's chess games
All 43 games by Franz Handler in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Josef Kainz | 1,919 | Steyr Landesliga 1617 | D87 |
| Sep 2013 | Karl Fischer | 1,907 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | D36 |
| Apr 2014 | Johann Hadl | 1,893 | Steyr Landesliga 1314 | A65 |
| Dec 2017 | Gerald Milota | 1,876 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | B13 |
| Mar 2013 | Ingolf Poelsler | 1,873 | Steyr Landesliga 1213 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,874 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,673 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,661 |
| Graz Casino Open B | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,829 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| Steyr Landesliga 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
| 36th Pula Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,911 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franz Handler's chess games?
43 games by Franz Handler, from Jul 2012 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 Franz Handler has played.
What does Franz Handler play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Franz Handler opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franz Handler answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Franz Handler play as White?
As White, Franz Handler's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franz Handler play as Black?
As Black, Franz Handler most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Franz Handler's FIDE rating?
Franz Handler is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Franz Handler played?
Our database contains 43 games by Franz Handler, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franz Handler?
43 games by Franz Handler 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.