Prepare against Frank Mueller
DEU · World #22,385 classical · FIDE ID 24681318
When preparing against Frank Mueller, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 72 games by Frank Mueller, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank 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 | 2,038 | 2,180 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 24 | 17 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 12 | 7 | 24 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Mueller's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 89.7% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Frank Mueller's chess games
All 72 games by Frank Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Thomas Windfuhr | 2,231 | 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D85 |
| Jan 2010 | Uwe Gruettemeier | 2,165 | Oberliga NRW 0910 | D78 |
| Oct 2024 | Adrian Kamp | 2,165 | 41st Muensterland Open | B26 |
| Feb 2019 | Bernhard Nagel | 2,151 | NRW Class2 1819 | B23 |
| Jun 2025 | Edgard Zhuikov | 2,115 | 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,103 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| 41st Muensterland Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,967 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,012 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,966 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Mueller's chess games?
72 games by Frank Mueller, from Jan 2009 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 Mueller has played.
What does Frank Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Frank Mueller opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Mueller answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Mueller play as White?
As White, Frank Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Frank Mueller most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Frank Mueller's FIDE rating?
Frank Mueller is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Frank Mueller played?
Our database contains 72 games by Frank Mueller, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Mueller?
72 games by Frank 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.