Prepare against Michael S. Langer
DEU · World #47,471 classical · FIDE ID 4680189
Our database contains 128 games by Michael S. Langer, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael S. Langer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael S. Langer 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 | 1,903 | 2,100 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,939 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,906 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 38 | 53 | 37 | 29.7% |
| As White | 62 | 21 | 27 | 14 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 66 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael S. Langer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael S. Langer's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 50 | 80.6% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 16.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 81% of White games, 56.0% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Langer usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Langer usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Langer usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Langer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Langer usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Langer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 91.4% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 70.0% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Michael S. Langer's chess games
All 128 games by Michael S. Langer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 38 wins, 53 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Andreas Klein | 2,091 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | D02 |
| Jan 2015 | Andre Wiege | 2,091 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B12 |
| Jan 2010 | Horst Ehlert | 2,083 | ch-Niedersachsen Open | D02 |
| Apr 2020 | Hendrik Mittelstaedt | 2,060 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | D15 |
| Apr 2020 | Matthias Daemmig | 2,059 | 1st ch-GER NSV Online | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 34 | 17 | 1,917 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open | 2016 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,872 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 1,796 |
| 1st ch-GER NSV Online | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,926 |
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,855 |
| Verden Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,815 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,796 |
| Landesmeisterschaften 2026 des NSV - A-Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,993 |
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Where can I find Michael S. Langer's chess games?
128 games by Michael S. Langer, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Michael S. Langer has played.
What does Michael S. Langer play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Michael S. Langer opens with 1.Nf3 (81% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael S. Langer answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michael S. Langer play as White?
As White, Michael S. Langer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael S. Langer play as Black?
As Black, Michael S. Langer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Michael S. Langer's FIDE rating?
Michael S. Langer is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Michael S. Langer played?
Our database contains 128 games by Michael S. Langer, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 53 draws, 37 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael S. Langer?
128 games by Michael S. Langer 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.