Prepare against Zalan Andreas Lang
DEU · World #11,038 classical · FIDE ID 4637577
When preparing against Zalan Andreas Lang, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 159 games by Zalan Andreas Lang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zalan Andreas Lang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zalan Andreas 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 | 2,154 | 2,226 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,254 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 61 | 45 | 53 | 38.4% |
| As White | 83 | 39 | 25 | 19 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 76 | 22 | 20 | 34 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zalan Andreas Lang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zalan Andreas Lang's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 69.9% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 18 | 21.7% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lang usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lang usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Lang usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 32.4% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 21.6% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 16.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Zalan Andreas Lang's chess games
All 159 games by Zalan Andreas Lang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 61 wins, 45 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| B41 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1997 | Emil Anka | 2,400 | Landesliga Sued 9697 | E11 |
| Nov 2005 | Andrey V. Osipov | 2,321 | Regionalliga SW 0506 | C68 |
| Oct 1996 | Safet Terzic | 2,320 | Landesliga Sued 9697 | A30 |
| Mar 2003 | Martin Heika | 2,304 | Oberliga Bayern 0203 | C45 |
| Feb 1997 | Christian Reilein | 2,295 | Landesliga Sued 9697 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesliga Sued 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 7 | 2,474 |
| chT-Bayern A 66th | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| Regionalliga SW 9495 | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-GER U17 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| Regionalliga SW 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| Landesliga Sued 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-Bavaria 94th | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,189 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zalan Andreas Lang's chess games?
159 games by Zalan Andreas Lang, from Apr 2003 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 Zalan Andreas Lang has played.
What does Zalan Andreas Lang play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Zalan Andreas Lang opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zalan Andreas Lang answers 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Zalan Andreas Lang play as White?
As White, Zalan Andreas Lang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zalan Andreas Lang play as Black?
As Black, Zalan Andreas Lang most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Zalan Andreas Lang's FIDE rating?
Zalan Andreas Lang is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Zalan Andreas Lang played?
Our database contains 159 games by Zalan Andreas Lang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 45 draws, 53 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zalan Andreas Lang?
159 games by Zalan Andreas 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.