Prepare against Richard Hanzel
Slovakia · World #80,661 classical · FIDE ID 14984741
When preparing against Richard Hanzel, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Richard Hanzel, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Hanzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Hanzel 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 | 1,787 | 1,836 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,848 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,839 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 17.0% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Hanzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Hanzel's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 44.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Hanzel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Hanzel usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Hanzel usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Hanzel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hanzel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Richard Hanzel's chess games
All 53 games by Richard Hanzel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Arsenii Iankin | 2,163 | Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | ? |
| Feb 2026 | Karin Novomeska | 1,929 | Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | B30 |
| May 2026 | Martin Silhar | 1,924 | Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | ? |
| Feb 2026 | Jan Soldan | 1,700 | Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | B17 |
| Jul 2024 | Slavomir Havetta | 1,099 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modra Slovakia Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,456 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,599 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,477 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,228 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,764 |
| Bratislava Regional Rapid & Freestyle Championships 2026 | Freestyle Pezinok | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,966 |
| Slovakia Chess Open # O Pohár L.Stura | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Hanzel's chess games?
53 games by Richard Hanzel, from Sep 2023 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 Richard Hanzel has played.
What does Richard Hanzel play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Richard Hanzel opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Hanzel answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Hanzel play as White?
As White, Richard Hanzel's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Hanzel play as Black?
As Black, Richard Hanzel most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Richard Hanzel's FIDE rating?
Richard Hanzel is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,836 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Richard Hanzel played?
Our database contains 53 games by Richard Hanzel, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Hanzel?
53 games by Richard Hanzel 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.