Prepare against Lutz Mueller
DEU · World #38,818 classical · FIDE ID 4660579
When preparing against Lutz Mueller, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 25.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 308 games by Lutz Mueller, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 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 | 1,941 | 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 | 308 | 105 | 73 | 130 | 34.1% |
| As White | 152 | 56 | 36 | 60 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 156 | 49 | 37 | 70 | 31.4% |
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 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 88.8% | 48.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.3% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (56.9% 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 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 61.9% | 41.3% |
| g6 | 21 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 47.7% | 59.5% |
| g6 | 18 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
Lutz Mueller's chess games
All 308 games by Lutz Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Sep 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: 105 wins, 73 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 54 | 19/12/23 | 35.2% |
| 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 | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| 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% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 10/9/21 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| 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% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
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 |
| chT-Unterfranken M2 58th | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| 20th ch-GER Seniors A | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| ch-Bayern 71st | 2000 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,904 |
| Unterfranken-ch69 M1 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,907 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutz Mueller's chess games?
308 games by Lutz Mueller, from Jul 2007 to Sep 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 152 games with White in our database, Lutz Mueller opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutz Mueller answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Lutz Mueller play as White?
As White, Lutz Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 35.2% 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 152 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 (40 games, 25.0% 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 156 games.
What is Lutz Mueller's FIDE rating?
Lutz Mueller is currently rated 1,941 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 308 games by Lutz Mueller, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 73 draws, 130 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutz Mueller?
308 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.