Prepare against Ferenc Langheinrich
IM · DEU · World #4,096 classical · FIDE ID 4641973
When preparing against Ferenc Langheinrich, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 29.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 1,126 games by Ferenc Langheinrich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ferenc Langheinrich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferenc Langheinrich 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 | 2,300 | 2,467 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,428 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,403 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,126 | 493 | 346 | 285 | 43.8% |
| As White | 561 | 265 | 165 | 130 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 565 | 228 | 181 | 155 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferenc Langheinrich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferenc Langheinrich's side.
First moves as White (561 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 375 | 66.8% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 17.5% | 71.9% |
| d4 | 54 | 9.6% | 60.2% |
| b3 | 24 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Langheinrich usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Langheinrich usually continues Nf3 (56.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Langheinrich usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Langheinrich usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Langheinrich usually continues g3 (81.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Langheinrich usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 97 | 37.2% | 60.8% |
| c5 | 94 | 36.0% | 63.3% |
| g6 | 21 | 8.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 6.5% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 5.0% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 156 | 87.6% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 8.4% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Ferenc Langheinrich's chess games
All 1,126 games by Ferenc Langheinrich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 493 wins, 346 draws, 285 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 63 | 22/17/24 | 34.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 15/8/6 | 51.7% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 28 | 18/8/2 | 64.3% |
| E61 | English Opening | 28 | 14/11/3 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 61 | 26/23/12 | 42.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 34 | 10/13/11 | 29.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 11/10/12 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/13/6 | 32.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Andreas Heimann | 2,624 | ch-GER Rapid 45th | C67 |
| Jan 2005 | Ian Rogers | 2,593 | Augsburg | B15 |
| Jan 2000 | Christopher Lutz | 2,591 | 4th Bad Zwesten Open | B99 |
| Nov 2014 | Benjamin Bok | 2,575 | Remco Heite Open 5th | D78 |
| Apr 2002 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,572 | Bundesliga 2001-02 | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 160 | 83.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2025 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,354 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 27 | 13 | 2,292 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,475 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| chT-GER U20 | 1998 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,353 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,429 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ferenc Langheinrich's chess games?
1,126 games by Ferenc Langheinrich, from Apr 2003 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 Ferenc Langheinrich has played.
What does Ferenc Langheinrich play on the first move as White?
Across 561 games with White in our database, Ferenc Langheinrich opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferenc Langheinrich answers 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ferenc Langheinrich play as White?
As White, Ferenc Langheinrich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (63 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Réti Opening (28 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 561 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ferenc Langheinrich play as Black?
As Black, Ferenc Langheinrich most often plays: Sicilian (61 games, 42.6% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 565 games.
What is Ferenc Langheinrich's FIDE rating?
Ferenc Langheinrich is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,467 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Ferenc Langheinrich played?
Our database contains 1,126 games by Ferenc Langheinrich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 493 wins, 346 draws, 285 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ferenc Langheinrich?
1,126 games by Ferenc Langheinrich 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.