Prepare against Leonhard Mueller
FM · Namibia · World #13,605 classical · FIDE ID 15200019
When preparing against Leonhard Mueller, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 272 games by Leonhard Mueller, covering Aug 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Leonhard Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonhard 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 | 2,122 | 2,226 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,181 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 2,138 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 97 | 68 | 107 | 35.7% |
| As White | 137 | 46 | 38 | 53 | 33.6% |
| As Black | 135 | 51 | 30 | 54 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonhard Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonhard Mueller's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 77.4% | 49.1% |
| e4 | 14 | 10.2% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.3% | 45.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (44.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 79.7% | 51.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 13.0% | 88.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Leonhard Mueller's chess games
All 272 games by Leonhard Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Oct 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: 97 wins, 68 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 29 | 17/7/5 | 58.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 13/2/1 | 81.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Vaszilij Sikula | 2,540 | Cesenatico Open A | B78 |
| Jul 2004 | Adam Szeberenyi | 2,422 | Balatonlelle Open | D85 |
| Aug 2012 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,411 | Olympiad-40 | B50 |
| Jan 1994 | Hansjuerg Kaenel | 2,390 | Saanen | A48 |
| Jan 1994 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,360 | Saanen | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenk Open | 1994 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,260 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| 3rd Wch Seniors | 1993 | 11 | 3 | – |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,248 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonhard Mueller's chess games?
272 games by Leonhard Mueller, from Aug 2012 to Oct 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 Leonhard Mueller has played.
What does Leonhard Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Leonhard Mueller opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonhard Mueller answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Leonhard Mueller play as White?
As White, Leonhard Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonhard Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Leonhard Mueller most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 81.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Leonhard Mueller's FIDE rating?
Leonhard Mueller is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Leonhard Mueller played?
Our database contains 272 games by Leonhard Mueller, covering Aug 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 68 draws, 107 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonhard Mueller?
272 games by Leonhard 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.