Prepare against Alexander Lang
DEU · World #28,797 classical · FIDE ID 4645588
Our database contains 312 games by Alexander Lang, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Lang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Lang 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 | 1,993 | 2,081 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,072 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 120 | 85 | 107 | 38.5% |
| As White | 144 | 58 | 38 | 48 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 168 | 62 | 47 | 59 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Lang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Lang's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 97.9% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lang usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lang usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Lang usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Lang usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 82 | 96.5% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 90.0% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.0% | 60.0% |
Alexander Lang's chess games
All 312 games by Alexander Lang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 120 wins, 85 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/12/6 | 43.8% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Juergen Gersinska | 2,271 | Verbandsliga Suedbaden 1415 | A48 |
| Jan 1991 | Martin Huber | 2,255 | ch-Baden AT | C43 |
| Jan 2006 | Philipp Ammann | 2,250 | Verbandsliga Sued Baden 0506 | A87 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Dittmar | 2,206 | 44th Arco Open | D36 |
| Jan 2016 | Thomas Schlager | 2,206 | Oberliga Baden 1516 | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden MA | 2005 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,079 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,822 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,681 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| GER Cup Net V1 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,619 |
| GER Cup Net V3 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,010 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Lang's chess games?
312 games by Alexander Lang, from Jul 2005 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 Alexander Lang has played.
What does Alexander Lang play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Alexander Lang opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Lang answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexander Lang play as White?
As White, Alexander Lang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); London System (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Lang play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Lang most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Alexander Lang's FIDE rating?
Alexander Lang is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Alexander Lang played?
Our database contains 312 games by Alexander Lang, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 85 draws, 107 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Lang?
312 games by Alexander Lang 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.