Prepare against Torsten Lange
DEU · World #27,694 classical · FIDE ID 4667794
Our database contains 96 games by Torsten Lange, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Torsten Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Torsten 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 | 2,000 | 2,067 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 30.2% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Torsten Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Torsten Lange's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 36 | 78.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 19.6% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Lange usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lange usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 54.2% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 45.8% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Torsten Lange's chess games
All 96 games by Torsten Lange in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 29 wins, 35 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Heinz-Dieter Meyer | 2,234 | ch-Niedersachsen | B38 |
| Dec 2006 | Vladimir Usachyi | 2,183 | Oberliga Nord W 0607 | E41 |
| Jan 2020 | Hans Marzik | 2,047 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A16 |
| Jan 2013 | Irmin Meyer | 1,997 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | C10 |
| Jan 2013 | Michael S. Langer | 1,993 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,054 |
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Regionalliga NordS 8990 | 1990 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Oberliga Nord W 0102 | 2002 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Mehlingen PSB HT4 | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,112 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0607 | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Torsten Lange's chess games?
96 games by Torsten Lange, from Feb 2014 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 Torsten Lange has played.
What does Torsten Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Torsten Lange opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Torsten Lange answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games).
What openings does Torsten Lange play as White?
As White, Torsten Lange's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Torsten Lange play as Black?
As Black, Torsten Lange most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Torsten Lange's FIDE rating?
Torsten Lange is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Torsten Lange played?
Our database contains 96 games by Torsten Lange, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 35 draws, 32 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Torsten Lange?
96 games by Torsten 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.