Prepare against Martin Handzo
Slovakia · World #129,584 classical · FIDE ID 14934760
When preparing against Martin Handzo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Martin Handzo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Handzo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Handzo 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 | 1,648 | 1,776 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,758 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 21.9% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Handzo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Handzo's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Handzo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Handzo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Handzo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Handzo's chess games
All 32 games by Martin Handzo 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Roman Masarik | 1,804 | ch-Zilina Region | C62 |
| May 2011 | Maria Halamova | 1,699 | ch-Zilina Region | B50 |
| May 2013 | Pavol Polacek | 1,301 | ch-Zilina Region | C54 |
| May 2012 | Andrej Badik | 1,287 | ch-Zilina Region | C88 |
| May 2014 | Katarina Bobrova | 1,225 | ch-Zilina | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Zilina Region | 2013 | 19 | 7 | 1,595 |
| Zilina Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,453 |
| ch-Zilina | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,435 |
| chT-SVK 2C 2324 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Handzo's chess games?
32 games by Martin Handzo, 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 Martin Handzo has played.
What does Martin Handzo play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Martin Handzo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Handzo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Martin Handzo play as White?
As White, Martin Handzo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Handzo play as Black?
As Black, Martin Handzo most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Martin Handzo's FIDE rating?
Martin Handzo is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Martin Handzo played?
Our database contains 32 games by Martin Handzo, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Handzo?
32 games by Martin Handzo 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.