Prepare against Thomas Lang
DEU · World #22,745 classical · FIDE ID 12982520
Our database contains 45 games by Thomas Lang, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Lang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 2,035 | 2,049 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,065 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 35.6% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Lang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Lang's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Lang usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Thomas Lang's chess games
All 45 games by Thomas Lang in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 17 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Wolfgang Mack | 2,245 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | B06 |
| Jan 2023 | Juergen Laengl | 2,221 | 33rd Staufer Open | B09 |
| Feb 2024 | Gerhard Lorscheid | 2,108 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | A30 |
| Nov 2023 | Gregor Krenedics | 2,019 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | A49 |
| Dec 2017 | Lenhard Biermann | 1,946 | chT-GER U16 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| chB-Stuttgart int | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,831 |
| chB-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,537 |
| 33rd Staufer Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,214 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,038 |
| 34th Staufer Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Lang's chess games?
45 games by Thomas Lang, from Feb 2015 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 Thomas Lang has played.
What does Thomas Lang play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Thomas Lang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Lang answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Lang play as White?
As White, Thomas Lang's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Lang play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Lang most often plays: King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Thomas Lang's FIDE rating?
Thomas Lang is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Thomas Lang played?
Our database contains 45 games by Thomas Lang, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 17 draws, 12 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Lang?
45 games by Thomas 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.