Prepare against Norbert Lange
DEU · World #17,010 classical · FIDE ID 24643211
Our database contains 36 games by Norbert Lange, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert 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 | 2,085 | 2,121 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Lange's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 52.6% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lange usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lange usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Lange usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 32% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lange usually continues fxe5 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Norbert Lange's chess games
All 36 games by Norbert Lange in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Alexander Baisakow | 2,212 | ch-Niedersachsen | A12 |
| Jan 2007 | Jasmin Laake | 2,017 | ch-Niedersachsen M | B06 |
| Jan 2007 | Tobias Falk | 1,968 | ch-Niedersachsen M | A03 |
| Jan 2014 | Nelo Oshionwu | 1,912 | ch-Niedersachsen | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,120 |
| ch-Niedersachsen M | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-Osnabrueck/Emsland district | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,242 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9293 | 1993 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| Oberliga Nord W 9394 | 1994 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Lange's chess games?
36 games by Norbert Lange, from Apr 2007 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 Norbert Lange has played.
What does Norbert Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Norbert Lange opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.f4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Lange answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Norbert Lange play as White?
As White, Norbert Lange's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Lange play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Lange most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Norbert Lange's FIDE rating?
Norbert Lange is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Norbert Lange played?
Our database contains 36 games by Norbert Lange, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Lange?
36 games by Norbert 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.