Prepare against Hans-Werner Lange
DEU · World #72,558 classical · FIDE ID 4622553
When preparing against Hans-Werner Lange, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 108 games by Hans-Werner Lange, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hans-Werner Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans-Werner 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 | 1,813 | 1,827 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 39 | 17 | 52 | 36.1% |
| As White | 54 | 25 | 8 | 21 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 14 | 9 | 31 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans-Werner Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans-Werner Lange's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 57.4% | 53.2% |
| e4 | 20 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Lange usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (16% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lange usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Lange usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lange usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 29.2% | 7.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Hans-Werner Lange's chess games
All 108 games by Hans-Werner Lange in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 39 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Udo Koenig | 1,832 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | B22 |
| Sep 2004 | Joachim Bremer | 1,753 | ch-Recklinghausen | A41 |
| Jun 2007 | Robert Schneider | 1,699 | Dortmund Open B | B09 |
| Jul 2014 | Egon Leopold Gennat | 1,670 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
| Sep 2004 | Sven Gehring | 1,576 | ch-Recklinghausen | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2014 | 36 | 17.5 | 1,550 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,625 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,065 |
| 11th Sueder Sommer Open | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| 12th Recklinghausen Open | 2001 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| 16th Recklinghausen Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,630 |
| 15th Recklinghausen Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,007 |
| ch-Recklinghausen | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hans-Werner Lange's chess games?
108 games by Hans-Werner Lange, from Aug 2015 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-Werner Lange has played.
What does Hans-Werner Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Hans-Werner Lange opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans-Werner Lange answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hans-Werner Lange play as White?
As White, Hans-Werner Lange's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans-Werner Lange play as Black?
As Black, Hans-Werner Lange most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Hans-Werner Lange's FIDE rating?
Hans-Werner Lange is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Hans-Werner Lange played?
Our database contains 108 games by Hans-Werner Lange, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans-Werner Lange?
108 games by Hans-Werner 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.