Prepare against Charles D Musselman
United States · World #88,553 classical · FIDE ID 2016990
When preparing against Charles D Musselman, expect 1.a3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Charles D Musselman, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charles D Musselman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles D Musselman 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 | 1,763 | 2,034 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,965 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 43.8% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles D Musselman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles D Musselman's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| b4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.a3 — 53% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Musselman usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Musselman usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Musselman usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Musselman usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Musselman usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Charles D Musselman's chess games
All 32 games by Charles D Musselman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Patrick Maes | 2,042 | 23rd ch-NATO | B06 |
| Sep 2014 | Gert Aagaard | 2,041 | 25th ch-NATO | D02 |
| Oct 2012 | Sedat Berrak | 2,040 | 23rd ch-NATO | A40 |
| Sep 2014 | Erik Kruit | 2,024 | 25th ch-NATO | A00 |
| Sep 2014 | Frank Deneyer | 1,736 | 25th ch-NATO | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2,010 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,843 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,783 |
| 10th London Classic U1825 Open | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles D Musselman's chess games?
32 games by Charles D Musselman, from Jan 2013 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 Charles D Musselman has played.
What does Charles D Musselman play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Charles D Musselman opens with 1.a3 (53% of games), 1.b4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles D Musselman answers 1...Nc6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (100% of games).
What openings does Charles D Musselman play as White?
As White, Charles D Musselman's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Orangutan opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles D Musselman play as Black?
As Black, Charles D Musselman most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Charles D Musselman's FIDE rating?
Charles D Musselman is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Charles D Musselman played?
Our database contains 32 games by Charles D Musselman, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles D Musselman?
32 games by Charles D Musselman 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.