Prepare against Michel Langner
DEU · World #47,390 classical · FIDE ID 16206126
Our database contains 68 games by Michel Langner, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel Langner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel 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 | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 28 | 14 | 26 | 41.2% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel Langner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel Langner's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 59.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Langner usually continues f4 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Langner usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Langner usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 66.7% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Michel Langner's chess games
All 68 games by Michel Langner in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Helge Andersen | 2,018 | Grenzturnering 2223 12th | D55 |
| Sep 2022 | Guido Heinemann | 1,893 | Grenzturnering 2223 12th | C50 |
| Sep 2022 | Dieter Kroeger | 1,870 | Grenzturnering 2223 12th | A03 |
| Oct 2019 | Eivind Palm | 1,867 | 10th Grenzturnering | B21 |
| Nov 2016 | Holger Martens | 1,817 | Grenzturnering 1617 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenzturnering 2223 12th | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
| chT-Schleswig Holstein C 45th | 1990 | 9 | 1.5 | – |
| ch- Schleswig Holstein HT-A 43rd | 1988 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 11th Grenzturnering 2122 | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,665 |
| Grenzturnering 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,862 |
| Grenzturnering 9th | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,819 |
| Grenzturnering Master 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,702 |
| 10th Grenzturnering | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel Langner's chess games?
68 games by Michel Langner, from Feb 2016 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 Michel Langner has played.
What does Michel Langner play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Michel Langner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel Langner answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michel Langner play as White?
As White, Michel Langner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel Langner play as Black?
As Black, Michel Langner most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Michel Langner's FIDE rating?
Michel Langner is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michel Langner played?
Our database contains 68 games by Michel Langner, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel Langner?
68 games by Michel 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.