Prepare against Martin Lange
DEU · World #61,618 classical · FIDE ID 1271314
When preparing against Martin Lange, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 39 games by Martin Lange, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin 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 | 1,850 | 1,865 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,904 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 35.9% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Lange's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Lange usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Martin Lange's chess games
All 39 games by Martin Lange in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Helge Hofmann | 1,787 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | C45 |
| Dec 2017 | Lukas Monnerjahn | 1,775 | Bremen Silvester Open | C88 |
| Mar 2015 | Gunter Huelle | 1,754 | 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | C01 |
| May 2019 | Karola Hoerhold | 1,727 | chB-Hessen | B20 |
| Dec 2017 | Hans-Lennart Seidenstuecker | 1,703 | Bremen Silvester Open | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,736 |
| 22nd Leipzig VfB Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,830 |
| chB-Hessen | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,824 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,899 |
| Eschborn Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Lange's chess games?
39 games by Martin Lange, from Nov 2014 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 Martin Lange has played.
What does Martin Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Martin Lange opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Lange answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Martin Lange play as White?
As White, Martin Lange's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Lange play as Black?
As Black, Martin Lange most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Martin Lange's FIDE rating?
Martin Lange is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Martin Lange played?
Our database contains 39 games by Martin Lange, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Lange?
39 games by Martin 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.