Prepare against Handszar Odeev
GM · Turkmenistan · World #8,997 classical · FIDE ID 14000091
When preparing against Handszar Odeev, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 24.4% over 41 games.
Our database contains 976 games by Handszar Odeev, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Handszar Odeev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Handszar Odeev 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 | 2,187 | 2,417 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,221 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,389 | 2,428 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 976 | 354 | 341 | 281 | 36.3% |
| As White | 479 | 199 | 164 | 116 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 497 | 155 | 177 | 165 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Handszar Odeev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Handszar Odeev's side.
First moves as White (479 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 455 | 95.0% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 1.9% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Odeev usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Odeev usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Odeev usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Odeev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Odeev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Odeev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 206 | 89.6% | 53.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 8 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 165 | 93.2% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Handszar Odeev's chess games
All 976 games by Handszar Odeev in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Sep 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: 354 wins, 341 draws, 281 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 87 | 32/27/28 | 36.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 34 | 9/11/14 | 26.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 102 | 35/38/29 | 34.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 72 | 19/24/29 | 26.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 41 | 10/15/16 | 24.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 16/13/9 | 42.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 36 | 13/13/10 | 36.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,677 | chT-TUR | B43 |
| Aug 2001 | Yevgeniy Vladimirov | 2,612 | ch-Asia | A28 |
| May 2000 | Andrey Shariyazdanov | 2,612 | 2nd Dubai Open | A31 |
| Oct 1999 | Zurab Sturua | 2,602 | 5th Wichern Open | D92 |
| Mar 2000 | Alexander Graf | 2,600 | ch-Asia Cities 12th | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-TUR | 2013 | 38 | 15 | 2,416 |
| Goldberg Memorial | 1998 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,411 |
| Izmir Open | 2009 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,442 |
| ch-Asia | 2001 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,521 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 14 | 8 | 2,430 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,477 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 8 | 2,474 |
| Ashkhabad Open A | 1996 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Meylis Annaberdiyev (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Handszar Odeev's chess games?
976 games by Handszar Odeev, from Jun 2014 to Sep 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 Handszar Odeev has played.
What does Handszar Odeev play on the first move as White?
Across 479 games with White in our database, Handszar Odeev opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Handszar Odeev answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Handszar Odeev play as White?
As White, Handszar Odeev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (87 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 479 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Handszar Odeev play as Black?
As Black, Handszar Odeev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (102 games, 34.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (72 games, 26.4% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 24.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 497 games.
What is Handszar Odeev's FIDE rating?
Handszar Odeev is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,389 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (May 2017).
How many games has Handszar Odeev played?
Our database contains 976 games by Handszar Odeev, covering Jun 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 354 wins, 341 draws, 281 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Handszar Odeev?
976 games by Handszar Odeev 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.