Prepare against Holger Lange
Norway · World #54,098 classical · FIDE ID 1504207
Our database contains 52 games by Holger Lange, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger 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 | 1,877 | 1,877 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,869 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 21 | 10 | 40.4% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Lange's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Lange usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Lange usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Lange usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
Holger Lange's chess games
All 52 games by Holger Lange in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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, 21 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Per Lea | 1,725 | ch-As CC A | B01 |
| Feb 2018 | David Johnson | 1,695 | ch-As CC A | C44 |
| Jul 2015 | Hans-Henry Jacobsen | 1,678 | ch-NOR Class 2 | B56 |
| Jul 2015 | Guttorm Andersen | 1,670 | ch-NOR Class 2 | E11 |
| Mar 2018 | Martin Bo | 1,664 | ch-As CC A | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-As CC A | 2018 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,684 |
| ch-Follo CC | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,644 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,671 |
| Follo Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,587 |
| As Autumn | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,465 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,641 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Lange's chess games?
52 games by Holger Lange, from Aug 2014 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 Holger Lange has played.
What does Holger Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Holger Lange opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Lange answers 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Holger Lange play as White?
As White, Holger Lange's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Lange play as Black?
As Black, Holger Lange most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Holger Lange's FIDE rating?
Holger Lange is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Holger Lange played?
Our database contains 52 games by Holger Lange, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 21 draws, 10 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Lange?
52 games by Holger 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.