Prepare against Hans De Lange
NLD · World #60,435 classical · FIDE ID 1012738
When preparing against Hans De Lange, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 54 games by Hans De Lange, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans De Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans De Lange 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 | 1,854 | 1,903 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,849 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 18.5% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans De Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans De Lange's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 26.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Lange usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lange usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Hans De Lange's chess games
All 54 games by Hans De Lange 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Manuel Gonzales | 2,312 | 24th Bethune Open | B25 |
| Jun 2002 | Jeroen De Moor | 1,675 | Rotterdam Triomfator Open 1st | A16 |
| Sep 2002 | Wolfgang Erbs | 1,657 | 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | B43 |
| Sep 2002 | Thomas Bogner | 1,557 | 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | B48 |
| Jul 2002 | Tim Roosink | 1,394 | 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th EU-ch | 2006 | 11 | 0 | 1,919 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1995 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,835 |
| 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 1,633 |
| 3rd La Fere Open | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,175 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 5 | 2 | 1,726 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,164 |
| Rotterdam Triomfator Open 1st | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 1,795 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans De Lange's chess games?
54 games by Hans De Lange, 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 Hans De Lange has played.
What does Hans De Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Hans De Lange opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans De Lange answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Hans De Lange play as White?
As White, Hans De Lange's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans De Lange play as Black?
As Black, Hans De Lange most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Hans De Lange's FIDE rating?
Hans De Lange is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Hans De Lange played?
Our database contains 54 games by Hans De Lange, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses (18.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans De Lange?
54 games by Hans De Lange 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.