Prepare against John Langreck
United States · World #23,151 classical · FIDE ID 2003350
Our database contains 197 games by John Langreck, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Langreck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Langreck 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 | 2,032 | 2,207 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,035 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 2,149 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 83 | 68 | 46 | 42.1% |
| As White | 101 | 51 | 29 | 21 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 96 | 32 | 39 | 25 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Langreck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Langreck's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 82.2% | 68.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.9% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Langreck usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Langreck usually continues Nf3 (90.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Langreck usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Langreck usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Langreck usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Langreck usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 45.7% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 37.0% | 73.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 85.3% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.7% | 20.0% |
John Langreck's chess games
All 197 games by John Langreck in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 83 wins, 68 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Renard Anderson | 2,365 | National Open | C86 |
| Oct 2000 | Richard Kelson | 2,339 | Western States Open | C48 |
| Nov 1997 | Rene Olthof | 2,300 | Hoogovens Open | C45 |
| Feb 2002 | Alexander Betaneli | 2,286 | USA T Midwest | B37 |
| Mar 1998 | Zoran Lazetich | 2,281 | chT-Sacramento | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Island Open | 1999 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,093 |
| chT-Sacramento | 2002 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,255 |
| Armed Forces-ch | 1991 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| San Francisco MI | 2004 | 11 | 8 | 2,239 |
| USA T Midwest | 2002 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| Western States Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,215 |
| 31st World Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,294 |
| ch-USA Armed Forces | 1990 | 8 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Langreck's chess games?
197 games by John Langreck, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 John Langreck has played.
What does John Langreck play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, John Langreck opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Langreck answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does John Langreck play as White?
As White, John Langreck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Langreck play as Black?
As Black, John Langreck most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is John Langreck's FIDE rating?
John Langreck is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Sep 2018).
How many games has John Langreck played?
Our database contains 197 games by John Langreck, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 68 draws, 46 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Langreck?
197 games by John Langreck 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.