Prepare against Markus Mueller
CM · DEU · World #21,015 classical · FIDE ID 4646576
When preparing against Markus Mueller, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Markus Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Markus Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus 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 | 2,049 | 2,208 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,124 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,148 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 112 | 85 | 95 | 38.4% |
| As White | 151 | 63 | 47 | 41 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 141 | 49 | 38 | 54 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Mueller's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 71.5% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 21.2% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 60.9% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 64.6% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 17 | 26.2% | 44.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 94.0% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Markus Mueller's chess games
All 292 games by Markus Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 112 wins, 85 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/6/16 | 26.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Christian Koepke | 2,410 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | B51 |
| May 2013 | Rene Dausch | 2,355 | 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Arkadi Syrov | 2,334 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MTA | C47 |
| Mar 2018 | Karl-Jasmin Muranyi | 2,332 | chT-Pfalz MT-A 87th | D11 |
| May 2018 | Dirk Paulsen | 2,317 | Leipzig DSAM Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 2,004 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,145 |
| RLP-ch MTA 24th | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| ch-RLP MTA | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,214 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,154 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Mueller's chess games?
292 games by Markus Mueller, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Markus Mueller has played.
What does Markus Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Markus Mueller opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Mueller answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Markus Mueller play as White?
As White, Markus Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Markus Mueller most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Markus Mueller's FIDE rating?
Markus Mueller is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Markus Mueller played?
Our database contains 292 games by Markus Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 85 draws, 95 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Mueller?
292 games by Markus 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.