Prepare against Martin Handl
Czechia · World #27,124 classical · FIDE ID 320056
Our database contains 163 games by Martin Handl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Handl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Handl 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 | 2,003 | 2,136 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 2,007 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,153 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 41 | 69 | 53 | 25.2% |
| As White | 76 | 21 | 32 | 23 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 87 | 20 | 37 | 30 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Handl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Handl's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Handl usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Handl usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Handl usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 65.7% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 31.4% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Martin Handl's chess games
All 163 games by Martin Handl 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: 41 wins, 69 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Jiri Majer | 2,248 | chT2E-CZE 1213 | B08 |
| Feb 2012 | Milan Drtina | 2,247 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | C68 |
| Jan 2012 | Pavol Federic | 2,219 | chT2E-CZE 1112 | B92 |
| Dec 2013 | Tomas Mudra | 2,161 | chT-CZE 2E 1314 | B73 |
| Jan 2013 | Michal Krcal | 2,156 | chT2E-CZE 1213 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olexa Memorial Open A | 2004 | 16 | 9 | 2,172 |
| chT2E-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| chT-CZE 2E 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,151 |
| chT2E-CZE 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 3 | 1,995 |
| chT2d-CZE 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
| chT2d-CZE 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,075 |
| chT2E-CZE 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-South Moravia Region 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Handl's chess games?
163 games by Martin Handl, 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 Martin Handl has played.
What does Martin Handl play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Martin Handl opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Handl answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Martin Handl play as White?
As White, Martin Handl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Handl play as Black?
As Black, Martin Handl most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Martin Handl's FIDE rating?
Martin Handl is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Martin Handl played?
Our database contains 163 games by Martin Handl, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 69 draws, 53 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Handl?
163 games by Martin Handl 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.