Prepare against Jan-David Lange
DEU · World #16,102 classical · FIDE ID 24614963
Our database contains 145 games by Jan-David Lange, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-David Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-David 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 | 2,094 | 2,134 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 67 | 27 | 51 | 46.2% |
| As White | 72 | 39 | 14 | 19 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 28 | 13 | 32 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-David Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-David Lange's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 95.8% | 63.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lange usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lange usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lange usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 39.1% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 18 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 21.7% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Jan-David Lange's chess games
All 145 games by Jan-David 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: 67 wins, 27 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Pierre Gengler | 2,282 | 1st Deizisau Herbst Open | B33 |
| Dec 2007 | Kevin Krug | 2,196 | chT-GER U20 | B17 |
| Nov 2006 | Ruediger Kuersten | 2,118 | chT-Saarbruecken U20 | E63 |
| Dec 2006 | Jonas Wortmann | 2,084 | chT-GER U16 | B43 |
| Nov 2006 | Patrick Zelbel | 2,079 | chT-Saarbruecken U20 | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2009 | 20 | 11 | 2,048 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2006 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,007 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 2,074 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | – |
| ch-GER U14 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-Wuertemberg U14 | 2004 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,923 |
| chT-Saarbruecken U20 | 2006 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-David Lange's chess games?
145 games by Jan-David 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 Jan-David Lange has played.
What does Jan-David Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Jan-David Lange opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-David Lange answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan-David Lange play as White?
As White, Jan-David Lange's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-David Lange play as Black?
As Black, Jan-David Lange most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Jan-David Lange's FIDE rating?
Jan-David Lange is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jan-David Lange played?
Our database contains 145 games by Jan-David Lange, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 27 draws, 51 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-David Lange?
145 games by Jan-David 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.