Prepare against Etienne Muller
France · World #9,574 classical · FIDE ID 20674228
Our database contains 96 games by Etienne Muller, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Etienne Muller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Etienne Muller 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 | 2,177 | 2,227 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,213 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,134 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 29 | 23 | 44 | 30.2% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 8 | 26 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Etienne Muller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Etienne Muller's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 46.8% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 36.2% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 17.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Muller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Muller usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Muller usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Muller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Muller usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Muller usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Etienne Muller's chess games
All 96 games by Etienne Muller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 29 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Lukas Winterberg | 2,389 | Oberliga Sued W 1920 | E94 |
| Apr 2019 | Benjamin Bujisho | 2,339 | 37th Metz Open | B48 |
| Dec 2019 | Frederik Fries | 2,310 | Oberliga Sued W 1920 | A13 |
| Feb 2017 | Herbert Bastian | 2,297 | Oberliga Sued W 1617 | B26 |
| Mar 2014 | Yannick Kambrath | 2,287 | chT-FRA U20 | A18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Metz Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,320 |
| Lignano Sabbiadoro Open 1st | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,114 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,906 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,131 |
| Wasselonne Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,574 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,352 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1920 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,220 |
| 29th Metz Open B | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Etienne Muller's chess games?
96 games by Etienne Muller, from Apr 2009 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 Etienne Muller has played.
What does Etienne Muller play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Etienne Muller opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Etienne Muller answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...b5 (5% of games).
What openings does Etienne Muller play as White?
As White, Etienne Muller's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Etienne Muller play as Black?
As Black, Etienne Muller most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Etienne Muller's FIDE rating?
Etienne Muller is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Etienne Muller played?
Our database contains 96 games by Etienne Muller, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Etienne Muller?
96 games by Etienne Muller 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.