Prepare against Kenneth Muller
NLD · World #28,946 classical · FIDE ID 1052977
When preparing against Kenneth Muller, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Kenneth Muller, covering Feb 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kenneth Muller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kenneth 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 | 1,993 | 2,030 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,907 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 239 rated games against 227 different opponents, across 87 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 221 | 89 | 46 | 86 | 40.3% | 1,901 | 1,913 | 8 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% | 1,819 | 1,686 | 7 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | 1,851 | 1,851 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 121 | 34 | 29 | 58 | 28.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 91 | 53 | 13 | 25 | 58.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 2,027 | 2,027 |
| 2025 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 2,000 | 2,166 |
| 2024 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 1,940 | 1,928 |
| 2023 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 1,890 | 1,951 |
| 2022 | 45 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 1,880 | 1,827 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2,080 | 2,080 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,820 | 1,820 |
| 2019 | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 1,918 | 1,871 |
| 2018 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 1,803 | 1,831 |
| 2017 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1,702 | 1,802 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,667 | 1,867 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,850 | 1,450 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,817 | 1,817 |
Where Kenneth Muller has played
Netherlands (82) · France (2) · Belgium (1) · Germany (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kenneth Muller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kenneth Muller's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Muller usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Muller usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Muller usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Muller usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kenneth Muller's chess games
All 32 games by Kenneth Muller in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Christopher R.N.H. Pedersen | 2,118 | ch-EU Corporate | B73 |
| Dec 2019 | Roger Labruyere | 1,933 | 57th Groningen Open B | D00 |
| Dec 2017 | Jessica Wallat | 1,773 | 55th Groningen Open B | A45 |
| Oct 2022 | Edwin De Jonge | 1,754 | 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Mathijs Huiskes | 1,708 | 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Corporate | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,074 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| 55th Groningen Open B | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,730 |
| 57th Groningen Open B | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,774 |
| Chessfestival Groningen 2025 | Compact | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,810 |
| Dieren Zesrondig-2 | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,498 |
| Scheldemond Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,872 |
| Utrecht OKU Open B 45th | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kenneth Muller's chess games?
32 games by Kenneth Muller, from Feb 2017 to Nov 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 Kenneth Muller has played.
What does Kenneth Muller play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kenneth Muller opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kenneth Muller answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kenneth Muller play as White?
As White, Kenneth Muller's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kenneth Muller play as Black?
As Black, Kenneth Muller most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Kenneth Muller's FIDE rating?
Kenneth Muller is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kenneth Muller played?
Our database contains 32 games by Kenneth Muller, covering Feb 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kenneth Muller?
32 games by Kenneth 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.