Prepare against Benedikt Muschik
FM · DEU · World #5,053 classical · FIDE ID 4639650
Our database contains 285 games by Benedikt Muschik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benedikt Muschik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benedikt Muschik 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 | 2,272 | 2,358 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,319 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,295 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 99 | 111 | 75 | 34.7% |
| As White | 151 | 57 | 60 | 34 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 134 | 42 | 51 | 41 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benedikt Muschik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benedikt Muschik's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 147 | 97.4% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Muschik usually continues Bf4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Muschik usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Muschik usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Muschik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Muschik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 41 | 64.1% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 22 | 34.4% | 47.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 22 | 51.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 48.8% | 42.9% |
Benedikt Muschik's chess games
All 285 games by Benedikt Muschik 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: 99 wins, 111 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 66 | 27/26/13 | 40.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/13/4 | 34.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 78 | 26/32/20 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,462 | NRW Class1 1011 | B06 |
| Jan 2014 | Karl-Heinz Podzielny | 2,377 | NRW Class2 1314 | A25 |
| Jan 2021 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,352 | chT-GER Online Liga 1 GpC | B06 |
| Oct 2008 | Frank Erwich | 2,347 | NRW Class1 0809 | E61 |
| Feb 2010 | Bernhard Schippan | 2,338 | NRW Class1 0910 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW | 2009 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-Muensterland | 2009 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,351 |
| NRW Class1 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| NRW Class2 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| NRW Class1 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,322 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,247 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
| Oberliga Nord W 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benedikt Muschik's chess games?
285 games by Benedikt Muschik, 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 Benedikt Muschik has played.
What does Benedikt Muschik play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Benedikt Muschik opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benedikt Muschik answers 1...g6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games).
What openings does Benedikt Muschik play as White?
As White, Benedikt Muschik's most-played openings in our database are: London System (66 games, 40.9% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benedikt Muschik play as Black?
As Black, Benedikt Muschik most often plays: Modern Defense (78 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Benedikt Muschik's FIDE rating?
Benedikt Muschik is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (May 2014).
How many games has Benedikt Muschik played?
Our database contains 285 games by Benedikt Muschik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 111 draws, 75 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benedikt Muschik?
285 games by Benedikt Muschik 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.