Prepare against Erich Mueller
DEU · World #16,899 classical · FIDE ID 4683765
Our database contains 226 games by Erich Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erich Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erich Mueller 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 | 2,086 | 2,249 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,154 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 76 | 89 | 61 | 33.6% |
| As White | 113 | 42 | 39 | 32 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 113 | 34 | 50 | 29 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erich Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erich Mueller's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 87 | 77.0% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 10.6% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 7.1% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 77% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 87.8% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.1% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 45.7% | 65.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 22.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 17.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Erich Mueller's chess games
All 226 games by Erich Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 76 wins, 89 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 87 | 36/28/23 | 41.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 0/10/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E61 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Dennis Eschbach | 2,371 | Oberliga Baden 0607 | A03 |
| Apr 2007 | Max Scherer | 2,346 | ch-Baden | A02 |
| Mar 2005 | Hans-Elmar Schwing | 2,279 | ch-Baden | A03 |
| Dec 2009 | Steffen Bartsch | 2,275 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | A02 |
| Feb 2004 | Holger Kiefhaber | 2,266 | Baden VLN 0304 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Baden | 2012 | 31 | 15 | 2,169 |
| ch-Baden MA | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Baden 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 2 | 2,161 |
| 18th Altenkirchen Seniors Open | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 2,216 |
| Oberliga Baden 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,085 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| Oberliga Baden 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erich Mueller's chess games?
226 games by Erich Mueller, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Erich Mueller has played.
What does Erich Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Erich Mueller opens with 1.f4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erich Mueller answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Erich Mueller play as White?
As White, Erich Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (87 games, 41.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erich Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Erich Mueller most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Erich Mueller's FIDE rating?
Erich Mueller is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Erich Mueller played?
Our database contains 226 games by Erich Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 89 draws, 61 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erich Mueller?
226 games by Erich Mueller 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.