Prepare against Michael Mueller
DEU · World #74,221 classical · FIDE ID 24687782
When preparing against Michael Mueller, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 50 games by Michael Mueller, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,808 | 1,815 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Mueller's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 88.5% | 60.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Michael Mueller's chess games
All 50 games by Michael Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Ben-Ali Heidarnezhad | 1,988 | 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A48 |
| Jun 2017 | Gisbert Dickel | 1,930 | 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B50 |
| Jun 2017 | Paul Hinrichs | 1,916 | 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | D46 |
| May 2021 | Daniel Platz | 1,859 | ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | D35 |
| Apr 2013 | Harald Tuchtenhagen | 1,850 | Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 2,006 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 West 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,783 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,542 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,711 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsbezirksliga Gr 1 | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1,884 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| 29th Erfurt Open Amateurs | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Mueller's chess games?
50 games by Michael Mueller, from May 2012 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 Michael Mueller has played.
What does Michael Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Michael Mueller opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Mueller answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michael Mueller play as White?
As White, Michael Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Michael Mueller most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Michael Mueller's FIDE rating?
Michael Mueller is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Michael Mueller played?
Our database contains 50 games by Michael Mueller, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Mueller?
50 games by Michael 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.