Prepare against Ladislav Langner
IM · Czechia · World #2,726 classical · FIDE ID 300403
Our database contains 988 games by Ladislav Langner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ladislav Langner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ladislav Langner 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 | 2,349 | 2,412 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,403 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,346 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 988 | 369 | 220 | 399 | 37.3% |
| As White | 489 | 197 | 100 | 192 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 499 | 172 | 120 | 207 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ladislav Langner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ladislav Langner's side.
First moves as White (489 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 484 | 99.0% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Langner usually continues d4 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Langner usually continues Bc4 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Langner usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Langner usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Langner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Langner usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 216 | 93.9% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 4.3% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 177 | 98.9% | 46.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Ladislav Langner's chess games
All 988 games by Ladislav Langner 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: 369 wins, 220 draws, 399 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 116 | 46/15/55 | 39.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 68 | 33/16/19 | 48.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 68 | 32/17/19 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 50 | 18/5/27 | 36.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 46 | 16/13/17 | 34.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 138 | 44/28/66 | 31.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 81 | 30/15/36 | 37.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 49 | 18/17/14 | 36.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 37 | 14/14/9 | 37.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 24 | 4/10/10 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,655 | Titled Tue | B42 |
| Feb 2022 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,599 | Titled Tue Early | C90 |
| Nov 2020 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,577 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Apr 2021 | Stepan Zilka | 2,573 | ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | B42 |
| May 2020 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,535 | Titled Tue | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 559 | 237.5 | 2,201 |
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 70 | 50.5 | 2,404 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | 2026 | 17 | 7 | 2,297 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,283 |
| chT2F-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,382 |
| chT-CZE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,322 |
| chT-CZE 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,403 |
| chT-CZE 1E 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ladislav Langner's chess games?
988 games by Ladislav Langner, 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 Ladislav Langner has played.
What does Ladislav Langner play on the first move as White?
Across 489 games with White in our database, Ladislav Langner opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ladislav Langner answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ladislav Langner play as White?
As White, Ladislav Langner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (116 games, 39.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (68 games, 48.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (68 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 489 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ladislav Langner play as Black?
As Black, Ladislav Langner most often plays: Sicilian (138 games, 31.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (81 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 36.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 499 games.
What is Ladislav Langner's FIDE rating?
Ladislav Langner is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ladislav Langner played?
Our database contains 988 games by Ladislav Langner, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 369 wins, 220 draws, 399 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ladislav Langner?
988 games by Ladislav Langner 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.