About Florian Handke
Born 1982. Florian Handke is a German chess player.
Dr. Florian Handke is a German chess grandmaster.
Chess career In November 1999, he finished in 8th place at the World Youth Chess Championship.
In December 2001, he finished in second place at the German Individual Championship, half a point behind grandmaster Christopher Lutz. This was also his first GM norm.
In December 2002, he finished in third place at the German Individual Championship, behind grandmasters Thomas Luther and Alexander Graf. This marked his final GM norm.
He earned the Grandmaster title in 2003, achieving his norms at the:
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Who is Florian Handke?
German chess player
When was Florian Handke born?
Florian Handke was born on 22 March 1982 in Cologne.
What is Florian Handke's occupation?
Florian Handke is a chess player.
What nationality is Florian Handke?
Florian Handke is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Florian Handke. https://biography.guide/florian-handke/
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