Prepare against Handiya Joseph
FM · ZMB · World #17,624 classical · FIDE ID 8723419
Our database contains 66 games by Handiya Joseph, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 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 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,108 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 6 | 38 | 33.3% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 36.4% |
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 66 games by Handiya Joseph in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch 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% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 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% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | J Morris | 2,416 | Titled Tue Early | C25 |
| Jun 2026 | Banerjee,Supratit | 2,342 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | E76 |
| May 2026 | Vlassov,N | 2,322 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A50 |
| Jun 2026 | Darvishi,Mohammad Hossein | 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Handiya Joseph's chess games?
66 games by Handiya Joseph, from Nov 2021 to Aug 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 (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 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); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 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 66 games by Handiya Joseph, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Handiya Joseph?
66 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.