Prepare against Christian Mueller-Dehn
DEU · World #24,274 classical · FIDE ID 4610237
When preparing against Christian Mueller-Dehn, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Christian Mueller-Dehn, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Christian Mueller-Dehn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Mueller-Dehn 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 | 2,024 | 2,181 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,051 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 14.3% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 11.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2025): 182 rated games against 178 different opponents, across 20 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 164 | 47 | 66 | 51 | 28.7% | 2,080 | 2,060 | 8 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% | 1,851 | 1,985 | 5 |
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 45.5% | 2,056 | 2,016 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 66 | 6 | 21 | 39 | 9.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 94 | 41 | 40 | 13 | 43.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 1,984 | 2,009 |
| 2024 | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 1,986 | 1,971 |
| 2023 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 2,002 | 2,002 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2,210 | 2,010 |
| 2020 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,822 | 1,734 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2,054 | 2,054 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2,249 | 2,169 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2,084 | 2,173 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,159 | 2,203 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2,098 | 2,098 |
| 2011 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,241 | 2,241 |
| 2009 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2,214 | 2,178 |
| 2007 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,199 | 2,149 |
| 2006 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,190 | 2,133 |
Where Christian Mueller-Dehn has played
Germany (15) · Czechia (2) · Switzerland (2) · England (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Mueller-Dehn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Mueller-Dehn's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mueller-Dehn usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mueller-Dehn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Mueller-Dehn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mueller-Dehn usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mueller-Dehn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mueller-Dehn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Christian Mueller-Dehn's chess games
All 35 games by Christian Mueller-Dehn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Klaus Friedrichs | 2,304 | 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A85 |
| Aug 2013 | Michael Mueller | 2,264 | 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | D10 |
| Aug 2013 | Christoph Peil | 2,015 | 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | D23 |
| Jan 2017 | Jose Vilarnovo Caamano | 2,009 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | B11 |
| Jan 2017 | Alan D Gravett | 1,820 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,168 |
| 22nd Dresden ZMD Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| 18th Prague Open A | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,107 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,961 |
| 38th German Senior Championships | 50+ | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,804 |
| 26th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,912 |
| 15th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,355 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Mueller-Dehn's chess games?
35 games by Christian Mueller-Dehn, from Jan 2008 to Oct 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 Christian Mueller-Dehn has played.
What does Christian Mueller-Dehn play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Christian Mueller-Dehn opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Mueller-Dehn answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Christian Mueller-Dehn play as White?
As White, Christian Mueller-Dehn's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Mueller-Dehn play as Black?
As Black, Christian Mueller-Dehn most often plays: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Christian Mueller-Dehn's FIDE rating?
Christian Mueller-Dehn is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Christian Mueller-Dehn played?
Our database contains 35 games by Christian Mueller-Dehn, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (14.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Mueller-Dehn?
35 games by Christian Mueller-Dehn 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.