Prepare against Handiya Joseph
FM · ZMB · World #17,685 classical · FIDE ID 8723419
When preparing against Handiya Joseph, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 73 games by Handiya Joseph, covering Nov 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Handiya Joseph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Handiya Joseph 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 | 2,079 | 2,108 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,107 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,108 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 6 | 42 | 34.2% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 1 | 22 | 36.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 308 rated games against 203 different opponents, across 34 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 271 | 139 | 59 | 73 | 51.3% | 1,937 | 2,023 | 13 |
| Rapid | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% | 2,089 | 2,136 | 4 |
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 72.7% | 1,842 | 2,128 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 100 | 29 | 32 | 39 | 29.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 168 | 110 | 26 | 32 | 65.5% |
Wins over titled players: 8 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 6 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 27 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2,004 | 2,160 |
| 2025 | 113 | 61 | 24 | 28 | 1,985 | 2,097 |
| 2024 | 48 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 1,982 | 2,000 |
| 2023 | 96 | 53 | 22 | 21 | 1,891 | 2,013 |
| 2022 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1,812 | 1,837 |
| 2021 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1,891 | 1,916 |
Where Handiya Joseph has played
Zambia (27) · Namibia (2) · Botswana (1) · Egypt (1) · Malawi (1) · South Africa (1) · Zimbabwe (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Handiya Joseph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Handiya Joseph's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 81.3% | 34.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Joseph usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Joseph usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Joseph usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Handiya Joseph's chess games
All 73 games by Handiya Joseph in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Oct 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: 25 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | James Morris | 2,416 | Titled Tue Early | C25 |
| Jun 2026 | Supratit Banerjee | 2,342 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | E76 |
| May 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | 2,322 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A50 |
| Jun 2026 | Mohammad Hossein Darvishi | 2,300 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | C24 |
| Aug 2025 | Nahun Gavarrete | 2,281 | Titled Tue Early | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 35 | 14 | 2,133 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,097 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Handiya Joseph's chess games?
73 games by Handiya Joseph, from Nov 2021 to Oct 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 Handiya Joseph has played.
What does Handiya Joseph play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Handiya Joseph opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Handiya Joseph answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Handiya Joseph play as White?
As White, Handiya Joseph's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Handiya Joseph play as Black?
As Black, Handiya Joseph most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Handiya Joseph's FIDE rating?
Handiya Joseph is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Handiya Joseph played?
Our database contains 73 games by Handiya Joseph, covering Nov 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Handiya Joseph?
73 games by Handiya Joseph 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.