Prepare against Karl Lang
Austria · World #40,459 classical · FIDE ID 1610813
Our database contains 86 games by Karl Lang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karl Lang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karl Lang 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 | 1,933 | 2,098 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 2,068 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,957 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 27 | 25 | 34 | 31.4% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karl Lang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karl Lang's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 52.4% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 10 | 23.8% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Lang usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 60.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Karl Lang's chess games
All 86 games by Karl Lang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Anton Muellneritsch | 2,285 | 16th Jacques Lemans Open | B02 |
| Jul 2008 | Johannes Sucher | 2,207 | 27th St Veit Open A | D00 |
| Sep 2023 | Malkiel Peretz | 2,154 | WchT Seniors 65 | D55 |
| Jul 2016 | Horst Pruesse | 2,115 | 35th St Veit Open B | D03 |
| Jul 2008 | Hermann Tomitz | 2,102 | 27th St Veit Open A | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| 27th St Veit Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,068 |
| Papp Bela Memorial | 1994 | 8 | 0 | – |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,900 |
| 43rd St Veit Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,843 |
| St Veit Open B 36th | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 2,118 |
| 38th St Veit Open B | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| 35th St Veit Open B | 2016 | 6 | 5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karl Lang's chess games?
86 games by Karl Lang, from Apr 2003 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 Karl Lang has played.
What does Karl Lang play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Karl Lang opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karl Lang answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Karl Lang play as White?
As White, Karl Lang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karl Lang play as Black?
As Black, Karl Lang most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Karl Lang's FIDE rating?
Karl Lang is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Karl Lang played?
Our database contains 86 games by Karl Lang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 34 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karl Lang?
86 games by Karl Lang 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.