Prepare against Lutz Mueller
DEU · World #41,377 classical · FIDE ID 4660579
Our database contains 295 games by Lutz Mueller, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lutz Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutz 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 | 1,929 | 2,102 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,087 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 2,058 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 102 | 68 | 125 | 34.6% |
| As White | 145 | 54 | 34 | 57 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 150 | 48 | 34 | 68 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutz Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutz Mueller's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 88.3% | 48.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.8% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 63.4% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 19 | 23.2% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 9 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 51.2% | 59.5% |
| g6 | 15 | 36.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
Lutz Mueller's chess games
All 295 games by Lutz Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 102 wins, 68 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 52 | 18/11/23 | 34.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 9/6/20 | 25.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Dimo Werner | 2,300 | ch-Rheinhessen | E51 |
| May 2024 | Juergen Muellen | 2,195 | ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | B06 |
| Aug 2016 | Werner Szenetra | 2,192 | 28th chA-GER Seniors | A07 |
| Aug 2000 | Andreas Goetz | 2,175 | ch-Bayern 71st | E14 |
| Feb 2010 | Siegfried Limberg | 2,152 | 12th chT-EU Seniors | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | 2024 | 18 | 2.5 | 1,866 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,973 |
| Regionalliga NW 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,035 |
| Unterfranken-ch69 M1 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,907 |
| ch-Bayern 71st | 2000 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-Unterfranken M1 59th | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| 20th ch-GER Seniors A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Mueller's chess games?
295 games by Lutz Mueller, from Jul 2007 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 Lutz Mueller has played.
What does Lutz Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Lutz Mueller opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Mueller answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Lutz Mueller play as White?
As White, Lutz Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 34.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutz Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Lutz Mueller most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Lutz Mueller's FIDE rating?
Lutz Mueller is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (May 2014).
How many games has Lutz Mueller played?
Our database contains 295 games by Lutz Mueller, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 68 draws, 125 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Mueller?
295 games by Lutz 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.