Prepare against Frank Muehlberg
DEU · World #60,786 classical · FIDE ID 4680235
When preparing against Frank Muehlberg, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 49 games by Frank Muehlberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Muehlberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Muehlberg 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 | 1,853 | 2,093 | Oct 2008 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 9 | 24 | 16 | 18.4% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Muehlberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Muehlberg's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Muehlberg usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Muehlberg usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Muehlberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Frank Muehlberg's chess games
All 49 games by Frank Muehlberg 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: 9 wins, 24 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Wolfgang Schwieger | 1,825 | WchT Seniors 50 | E14 |
| Apr 1996 | Ulrich Fitzke | 1,701 | 13th Aeskulap Open | D85 |
| Apr 1996 | Gunnar Baginski | 1,367 | 13th Aeskulap Open | E81 |
| Apr 1996 | Jens-Hagen Roessler | 1,162 | 13th Aeskulap Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| 2nd ch-Bayern I Bank Hofmann | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| 16th Aeskulap Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| 13th Aeskulap Open | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 18th GER Seniors Derby | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,903 |
| 4th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,100 |
| 13th Siebenlehn Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,038 |
| 5th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Muehlberg's chess games?
49 games by Frank Muehlberg, 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 Frank Muehlberg has played.
What does Frank Muehlberg play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Frank Muehlberg opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Muehlberg answers 1...c6 (88% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Frank Muehlberg play as White?
As White, Frank Muehlberg's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Muehlberg play as Black?
As Black, Frank Muehlberg most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Frank Muehlberg's FIDE rating?
Frank Muehlberg is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Frank Muehlberg played?
Our database contains 49 games by Frank Muehlberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 24 draws, 16 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Muehlberg?
49 games by Frank Muehlberg 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.