Prepare against Gusztav Lang
Sweden · World #101,536 classical · FIDE ID 1708783
When preparing against Gusztav Lang, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Gusztav Lang, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gusztav Lang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gusztav 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 | 1,725 | 1,872 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,804 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,703 | 1,783 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 35 | 74 | 84 | 18.1% |
| As White | 93 | 21 | 37 | 35 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 100 | 14 | 37 | 49 | 14.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gusztav Lang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gusztav Lang's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 83.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.4% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lang usually continues d4 (26.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Lang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lang usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 59.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 35.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Gusztav Lang's chess games
All 193 games by Gusztav Lang in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 74 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 0/5/8 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1998 | Tibor Szobi | 2,155 | Punkosdi Cup Senior | D60 |
| May 2010 | Zsolt Ladanyi | 2,144 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | C44 |
| Oct 2005 | Istvan Munkacsy | 2,123 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | B15 |
| Feb 2014 | Jozsef Ragats | 2,118 | chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1314 | B33 |
| Mar 2009 | Tibor Berta | 2,117 | chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szombathely Open | 2004 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,093 |
| Punkosdi Cup Senior | 1998 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,946 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,985 |
| chT2-HUN Szechenyi 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| chT2-HUN Charousek 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gusztav Lang's chess games?
193 games by Gusztav Lang, from Oct 2004 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 Gusztav Lang has played.
What does Gusztav Lang play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Gusztav Lang opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gusztav Lang answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Gusztav Lang play as White?
As White, Gusztav Lang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gusztav Lang play as Black?
As Black, Gusztav Lang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Gusztav Lang's FIDE rating?
Gusztav Lang is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,703 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Gusztav Lang played?
Our database contains 193 games by Gusztav Lang, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 74 draws, 84 losses (18.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gusztav Lang?
193 games by Gusztav 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.