Prepare against Hans-Rainer Langner
DEU · World #130,758 classical · FIDE ID 24671096
When preparing against Hans-Rainer Langner, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 69 games by Hans-Rainer Langner, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Rainer Langner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Rainer Langner 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 | 1,645 | 1,747 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,698 | 1,730 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 21 | 7 | 41 | 30.4% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Rainer Langner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Rainer Langner's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 91.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Langner usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Langner usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Langner usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Langner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Langner usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Hans-Rainer Langner's chess games
All 69 games by Hans-Rainer Langner in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Guenter Casny | 1,858 | 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C42 |
| Jul 2008 | Helmut Brahn | 1,814 | Bad Frankenhausen Open 2nd | B50 |
| Jun 2019 | Akbar Nuristani | 1,802 | 5th Berlin Lieb Memorial | E70 |
| Jun 2021 | Klaus Kranch | 1,776 | 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A36 |
| Jun 2021 | Gerhard Mietzelfeldt | 1,761 | 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
| 32nd ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,576 |
| 34th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,589 |
| 31st ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,393 |
| 37th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,682 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,493 |
| Bad Frankenhausen Open 2nd | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,754 |
| 5th Berlin Lieb Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Rainer Langner's chess games?
69 games by Hans-Rainer Langner, from May 2012 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-Rainer Langner has played.
What does Hans-Rainer Langner play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Hans-Rainer Langner opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Rainer Langner answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Hans-Rainer Langner play as White?
As White, Hans-Rainer Langner's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Rainer Langner play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Rainer Langner most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Hans-Rainer Langner's FIDE rating?
Hans-Rainer Langner is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,698 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Hans-Rainer Langner played?
Our database contains 69 games by Hans-Rainer Langner, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 41 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Rainer Langner?
69 games by Hans-Rainer Langner 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.