Prepare against Matthias Mueller
IM · DEU · World #2,489 classical · FIDE ID 4611527
Our database contains 180 games by Matthias Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias 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 | 2,360 | 2,410 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,386 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 49 | 90 | 41 | 27.2% |
| As White | 90 | 34 | 40 | 16 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 90 | 15 | 50 | 25 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Mueller's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 96.7% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 94.9% | 47.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Matthias Mueller's chess games
All 180 games by Matthias Mueller 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: 49 wins, 90 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 13 | 0/4/9 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Karsten Volke | 2,483 | Bundesliga 2004-05 | C45 |
| Jan 2012 | Alexander Belezky | 2,430 | BL2-Ost 1112 | C00 |
| Mar 2008 | Eva Moser | 2,412 | Bundesliga 2007-08 | C44 |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Raykhman | 2,389 | BL2-Ost 1011 | B94 |
| Nov 2012 | Pavel Cech | 2,378 | BL2-Ost 1213 | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga 2007-08 | 2008 | 14 | 4 | 2,321 |
| Bundesliga 2004-05 | 2005 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,397 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,237 |
| BL2-Ost 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 8 | 2,603 |
| 16th Monarch Assurance | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,352 |
| Krakow Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,457 |
| BL2-Ost 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,466 |
| BL2-Ost 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Mueller's chess games?
180 games by Matthias Mueller, 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 Matthias Mueller has played.
What does Matthias Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Matthias Mueller opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Mueller answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Matthias Mueller play as White?
As White, Matthias Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Mueller most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Matthias Mueller's FIDE rating?
Matthias Mueller is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Matthias Mueller played?
Our database contains 180 games by Matthias Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 90 draws, 41 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Mueller?
180 games by Matthias 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.