Prepare against Oliver Handel
DEU · World #68,700 classical · FIDE ID 12979473
When preparing against Oliver Handel, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Oliver Handel, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Handel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Handel 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 | 1,826 | 1,857 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 39.5% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Handel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Handel's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Handel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Handel usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Handel usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Oliver Handel's chess games
All 43 games by Oliver Handel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Martin Koch | 2,056 | ch-Stuttgart A int | B84 |
| Sep 2016 | Dieter Radek | 1,962 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B95 |
| Aug 2017 | Vadym Kaplunov | 1,941 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B06 |
| Sep 2017 | Oliver Schoembs | 1,853 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B91 |
| Aug 2017 | Dirk Jaster | 1,835 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2016 | 20 | 12 | 1,779 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2017 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,876 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Handel's chess games?
43 games by Oliver Handel, from May 2015 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 Oliver Handel has played.
What does Oliver Handel play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Oliver Handel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Handel answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oliver Handel play as White?
As White, Oliver Handel's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Handel play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Handel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Oliver Handel's FIDE rating?
Oliver Handel is currently rated 1,826 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Oliver Handel played?
Our database contains 43 games by Oliver Handel, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Handel?
43 games by Oliver Handel 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.