Prepare against Daniel Lang
CM · DEU · World #16,598 classical · FIDE ID 24612154
When preparing against Daniel Lang, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 132 games by Daniel Lang, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Lang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel 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 | 2,089 | 2,158 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 48 | 35 | 49 | 36.4% |
| As White | 65 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 67 | 19 | 17 | 31 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Lang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Lang's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 81.5% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 16.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lang usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lang usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Lang usually continues d5 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lang usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lang usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 61.8% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 42.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Lang's chess games
All 132 games by Daniel 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: 48 wins, 35 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Jobst Rueberg | 2,244 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B41 |
| Apr 2008 | Boris Lytchak | 2,222 | NRW Class1 0708 | B25 |
| Jul 2008 | Soel Kartsev | 2,219 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A51 |
| Nov 2009 | Ulrich Wiechen | 2,152 | Ruhrgebiet VL1 0910 | D25 |
| Oct 2017 | Manuel Dargel | 2,150 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,295 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,095 |
| NRW Verbandsliga Group2 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| ch-Ruhrgebiet | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| Ruhrgebiet VK2 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,095 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Lang's chess games?
132 games by Daniel 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 Daniel Lang has played.
What does Daniel Lang play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Daniel Lang opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Lang answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Daniel Lang play as White?
As White, Daniel Lang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Lang play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Lang most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Daniel Lang's FIDE rating?
Daniel Lang is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Daniel Lang played?
Our database contains 132 games by Daniel Lang, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 35 draws, 49 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Lang?
132 games by Daniel 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.