Prepare against Mladen Muse
GM · HRV · World #2,389 classical · FIDE ID 4600304
When preparing against Mladen Muse, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,204 games by Mladen Muse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mladen Muse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mladen Muse 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 | 2,364 | 2,458 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,399 | 2,400 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,204 | 427 | 492 | 285 | 35.5% |
| As White | 599 | 220 | 260 | 119 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 605 | 207 | 232 | 166 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mladen Muse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mladen Muse's side.
First moves as White (599 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 372 | 62.1% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 178 | 29.7% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 3.5% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 2.0% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 8 | 1.3% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Muse usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Muse usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Muse usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Muse usually continues g3 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Muse usually continues g3 (53.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Muse usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 120 | 46.2% | 61.3% |
| g6 | 84 | 32.3% | 49.4% |
| c6 | 22 | 8.5% | 38.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 6.5% | 35.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 162 | 71.1% | 54.6% |
| g6 | 27 | 11.8% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 25 | 11.0% | 46.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 2.6% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Mladen Muse's chess games
All 1,204 games by Mladen Muse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 427 wins, 492 draws, 285 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 87 | 32/35/20 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 63 | 19/32/12 | 30.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 35 | 6/23/6 | 17.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 15/14/4 | 45.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 31 | 11/15/5 | 35.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 26 | 8/13/5 | 30.8% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 14/5/1 | 70.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 117 | 40/42/35 | 34.2% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 7/18/12 | 18.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 36 | 10/18/8 | 27.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 30 | 6/17/7 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 1/9/6 | 6.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Michael Adams | 2,755 | Bundesliga 2000-01 | E14 |
| Feb 2012 | Evgenij Miroshnichenko | 2,624 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | A48 |
| Nov 2009 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,618 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | D05 |
| Jan 1995 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,580 | chT-CRO | B07 |
| Feb 2007 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,580 | Bundesliga 2006-07 | E95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2013 | 98 | 54.5 | 2,458 |
| Bundesliga 1984-85 | 1985 | 15 | 9 | 2,418 |
| Bundesliga 1986-87 | 1987 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 15 | 5 | 2,418 |
| Bundesliga 1985-86 | 1986 | 15 | 6 | 2,294 |
| ch-FRG 19th | 1987 | 15 | 6 | 2,286 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 15 | 7 | 2,536 |
| Bundesliga 2013-14 | 2014 | 15 | 2.5 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mladen Muse's chess games?
1,204 games by Mladen Muse, from Apr 2003 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 Mladen Muse has played.
What does Mladen Muse play on the first move as White?
Across 599 games with White in our database, Mladen Muse opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mladen Muse answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Mladen Muse play as White?
As White, Mladen Muse's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (87 games, 36.8% win rate); Réti Opening (63 games, 30.2% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 17.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 599 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mladen Muse play as Black?
As Black, Mladen Muse most often plays: Modern Defense (117 games, 34.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (36 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 605 games.
What is Mladen Muse's FIDE rating?
Mladen Muse is currently rated 2,364 in classical chess and 2,399 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Mladen Muse played?
Our database contains 1,204 games by Mladen Muse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 427 wins, 492 draws, 285 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mladen Muse?
1,204 games by Mladen Muse 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.