Prepare against Martin Lange
DEU · World #62,348 classical · FIDE ID 24630020
When preparing against Martin Lange, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 49 games by Martin Lange, covering Jul 2008 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 | 1,848 | 1,906 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 21 | 6 | 22 | 42.9% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 48.0% |
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 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.5% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Lange usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lange usually continues exd5 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lange usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Martin Lange's chess games
All 49 games by Martin Lange in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Thomas Schreiter | 2,115 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | C01 |
| Mar 2013 | Roland Dyk | 2,066 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | C01 |
| Mar 2012 | Thomas Graupner | 1,894 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | B54 |
| Mar 2012 | Ulrich Peschke | 1,830 | 19th Leipzig VfB Open | B23 |
| Mar 2013 | Herbert Ott | 1,711 | 20th Leipzig VfB Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Leipzig VfB Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| 19th Leipzig VfB Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,907 |
| ch-Bremen Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,788 |
| Jena Schwarzer Baer Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,495 |
| 5th Vellmar Open B | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Lange's chess games?
49 games by Martin Lange, from Jul 2008 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 24 games with White in our database, Martin Lange opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Lange answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Martin Lange play as White?
As White, Martin Lange's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Lange play as Black?
As Black, Martin Lange most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Martin Lange's FIDE rating?
Martin Lange is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (May 2024).
How many games has Martin Lange played?
Our database contains 49 games by Martin Lange, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Lange?
49 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.