Prepare against Jan-Hendrik Mueller
DEU · World #11,716 classical · FIDE ID 24615048
When preparing against Jan-Hendrik Mueller, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 255 games by Jan-Hendrik Mueller, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Hendrik Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Hendrik 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 | 2,145 | 2,170 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 82 | 95 | 78 | 32.2% |
| As White | 127 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 128 | 39 | 53 | 36 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Hendrik Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Hendrik Mueller's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 58.3% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 36 | 28.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 11.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 45.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 21 | 29.6% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 15.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 47.1% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Jan-Hendrik Mueller's chess games
All 255 games by Jan-Hendrik Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 82 wins, 95 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Christian Zacharias | 2,256 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1213 | A14 |
| Mar 2011 | Werner Kugelmann | 2,247 | 27th Bad Woerishofen Open | C00 |
| Feb 2019 | Jan-Paul Ritscher | 2,240 | Oberliga Nord N 1819 | B03 |
| Jan 2017 | Derek Gaede | 2,239 | Oberliga Nord N 1617 | E11 |
| Nov 2008 | Reinhold Mueller | 2,226 | chT-GER Lands U20 | A69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2000 | 22 | 13.5 | – |
| ch-GER U12 | 2002 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,499 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 1,948 |
| ch-Hamburg U20 | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,079 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,916 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Hendrik Mueller's chess games?
255 games by Jan-Hendrik Mueller, from Jul 2004 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 Jan-Hendrik Mueller has played.
What does Jan-Hendrik Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Jan-Hendrik Mueller opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Hendrik Mueller answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Jan-Hendrik Mueller play as White?
As White, Jan-Hendrik Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Hendrik Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Hendrik Mueller most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Jan-Hendrik Mueller's FIDE rating?
Jan-Hendrik Mueller is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Jan-Hendrik Mueller played?
Our database contains 255 games by Jan-Hendrik Mueller, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 95 draws, 78 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Hendrik Mueller?
255 games by Jan-Hendrik 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.