Prepare against Mclean Handjaba
CM · Namibia · World #38,515 classical · FIDE ID 15200515
Our database contains 45 games by Mclean Handjaba, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mclean Handjaba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mclean Handjaba 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 | 1,942 | 2,001 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,917 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 28.9% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mclean Handjaba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mclean Handjaba's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 62.5% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 37.5% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Handjaba usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Handjaba usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Handjaba usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 22.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Handjaba usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Handjaba usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Handjaba usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 30.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Mclean Handjaba's chess games
All 45 games by Mclean Handjaba in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Jannur,Kupjasar | 1,994 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | B50 |
| Jun 2026 | Mangialardo,Tiago Carvalho | 1,985 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | B03 |
| Oct 2018 | Ousmane Aw | 1,880 | Olympiad-43 | A46 |
| Aug 2021 | Joseph Nzabanita | 1,771 | Online Olym Div4 B | B34 |
| Aug 2014 | Haifeng Su | 1,724 | Olympiad-41 | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 12 | 2 | 1,828 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-NAM | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,625 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-Africa | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,910 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,735 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 2 | 2 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mclean Handjaba's chess games?
45 games by Mclean Handjaba, from Jan 2017 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 Mclean Handjaba has played.
What does Mclean Handjaba play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mclean Handjaba opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mclean Handjaba answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mclean Handjaba play as White?
As White, Mclean Handjaba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mclean Handjaba play as Black?
As Black, Mclean Handjaba most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mclean Handjaba's FIDE rating?
Mclean Handjaba is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Mclean Handjaba played?
Our database contains 45 games by Mclean Handjaba, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mclean Handjaba?
45 games by Mclean Handjaba 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.