Prepare against Emil Muri
SVN · World #56,643 classical · FIDE ID 14601354
When preparing against Emil Muri, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 419 games by Emil Muri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Muri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Muri 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 | 1,868 | 2,046 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,585 | 1,934 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,840 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 115 | 188 | 116 | 27.4% |
| As White | 209 | 63 | 95 | 51 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 210 | 52 | 93 | 65 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Muri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Muri's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 92.8% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 6.7% | 67.9% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Muri usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Muri usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Muri usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Muri usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Muri usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nc6 (7% of these games) — Muri usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 79 | 73.1% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 10.2% | 31.8% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| a6 | 5 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 88.2% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Emil Muri's chess games
All 419 games by Emil Muri 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: 115 wins, 188 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 25 | 4/11/10 | 16.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 9/12/2 | 39.1% |
| B40 | French Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C22 | Center Game | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/9/11 | 23.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Momcilo Babic | 2,310 | 13th Bled Open | B00 |
| Jul 1995 | Jorgen Magnusson | 2,300 | 1st IBCA ch-EU Blind | B31 |
| Jun 1996 | Tadeusz Zoltek | 2,290 | 10th IBCA Blind Olympiad | A07 |
| Dec 2007 | Suad Osmanbegovic | 2,279 | chT-SLO 17th | B27 |
| Jan 1994 | Ales Drinovec | 2,240 | Tomo Zupan Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SLO blind | 2008 | 47 | 31 | 2,013 |
| Tomo Zupan Open | 1997 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,070 |
| chT2-SLO West | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 1,789 |
| ch-SLO Blind Int | 1999 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-SLO | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,318 |
| Bled Open B | 1998 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| 09th IBCA-ol blind | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| ch-SLO U16 | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Muri's chess games?
419 games by Emil Muri, 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 Emil Muri has played.
What does Emil Muri play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Emil Muri opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.b4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Muri answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Emil Muri play as White?
As White, Emil Muri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 39.1% win rate); French Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Muri play as Black?
As Black, Emil Muri most often plays: Indian Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Emil Muri's FIDE rating?
Emil Muri is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,585 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Emil Muri played?
Our database contains 419 games by Emil Muri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 188 draws, 116 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Muri?
419 games by Emil Muri 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.