Prepare against Simon Lang
Czechia · World #13,872 classical · FIDE ID 23712449
Our database contains 226 games by Simon Lang, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Lang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Lang 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 | 2,118 | 2,243 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,104 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 82 | 37 | 107 | 36.3% |
| As White | 106 | 42 | 14 | 50 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 120 | 40 | 23 | 57 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Lang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Lang's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 98.1% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 60.6% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 22 | 33.3% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 44.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 38.2% | 19.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Simon Lang's chess games
All 226 games by Simon Lang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 82 wins, 37 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | P Haba | 2,416 | Ceske Budejovice IM | C18 |
| Jul 2022 | Lukas Dotzer | 2,269 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | C09 |
| Jul 2024 | Vit Vilimek | 2,261 | Ceske Budejovice Open | B20 |
| Mar 2024 | Ondrej Skypala | 2,234 | ch-CZE U18 | A37 |
| Jul 2023 | Toni Ponnio | 2,178 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2026 | 36 | 17.5 | 1,980 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,009 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 1,820 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| ch-CZE Betsys Online Blitz | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,779 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2024 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
| chT2D-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Lang's chess games?
226 games by Simon Lang, from Aug 2017 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 Simon Lang has played.
What does Simon Lang play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Simon Lang opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Lang answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Simon Lang play as White?
As White, Simon Lang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Lang play as Black?
As Black, Simon Lang most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Simon Lang's FIDE rating?
Simon Lang is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Simon Lang played?
Our database contains 226 games by Simon Lang, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 37 draws, 107 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Lang?
226 games by Simon Lang 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.