Prepare against Klaus Lange
DEU · World #28,942 classical · FIDE ID 4655478
Our database contains 251 games by Klaus Lange, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klaus Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klaus 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 | 1,992 | 2,203 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 72 | 95 | 84 | 28.7% |
| As White | 133 | 40 | 51 | 42 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 118 | 32 | 44 | 42 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klaus Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klaus Lange's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 130 | 97.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lange usually continues b3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Lange usually continues b3 (67.9% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Lange usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Lange usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lange usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 46 | 93.9% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 80.5% | 43.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 19.5% | 43.8% |
Klaus Lange's chess games
All 251 games by Klaus Lange 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: 72 wins, 95 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 75 | 23/32/20 | 30.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 37 | 10/13/14 | 27.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Lars Stark | 2,342 | 9th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A46 |
| Mar 2002 | Horst Alber | 2,309 | ch-Hessen | D19 |
| Dec 2003 | Klaus Timpel | 2,295 | Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | B10 |
| Dec 2000 | Guenter Kuban | 2,276 | Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | A06 |
| Nov 2001 | Wolfgang Schoebel | 2,267 | Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 0102 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,275 |
| chB-Hessen | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-Hessen Open | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,260 |
| ch-Hessen VMT | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-Hessen | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,154 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,182 |
| Oberliga Ost B 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
Interactive opening tree from all 251 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klaus Lange's chess games?
251 games by Klaus Lange, 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 Klaus Lange has played.
What does Klaus Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Klaus Lange opens with 1.Nf3 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klaus Lange answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Klaus Lange play as White?
As White, Klaus Lange's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (75 games, 30.7% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klaus Lange play as Black?
As Black, Klaus Lange most often plays: Slav Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Klaus Lange's FIDE rating?
Klaus Lange is currently rated 1,992 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Klaus Lange played?
Our database contains 251 games by Klaus Lange, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 95 draws, 84 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klaus Lange?
251 games by Klaus 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.