Prepare against Horst Mueller
DEU · World #33,397 classical · FIDE ID 4679660
Our database contains 77 games by Horst Mueller, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horst Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horst 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 | 1,967 | 2,251 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 20 | 32 | 25 | 26.0% |
| As White | 42 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horst Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horst Mueller's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 83.3% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 14.3% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 41.7% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Horst Mueller's chess games
All 77 games by Horst Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 20 wins, 32 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Viktor Gyrlea | 2,384 | WchT Seniors 65 | B23 |
| Feb 2007 | Norbert Krug | 2,242 | Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | A53 |
| Jan 2011 | Stephan Sieber | 2,238 | Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | B90 |
| Oct 2004 | Hans-Martin Arold | 2,220 | Oberliga Ost-B 0405 | A52 |
| Jan 2010 | Peter Knoblauch | 2,190 | Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | A92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,136 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,154 |
| Hessenliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Hessenliga 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horst Mueller's chess games?
77 games by Horst Mueller, from Jul 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 Horst Mueller has played.
What does Horst Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Horst Mueller opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horst Mueller answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Horst Mueller play as White?
As White, Horst Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horst Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Horst Mueller most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Horst Mueller's FIDE rating?
Horst Mueller is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Horst Mueller played?
Our database contains 77 games by Horst Mueller, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 32 draws, 25 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horst Mueller?
77 games by Horst 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.