Prepare against Michael Mueller
FM · DEU · World #19,337 classical · FIDE ID 4622081
Our database contains 281 games by Michael Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,063 | 2,308 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,097 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,264 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 104 | 88 | 89 | 37.0% |
| As White | 139 | 54 | 44 | 41 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 142 | 50 | 44 | 48 | 35.2% |
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 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 89.9% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Mueller usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 82.2% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 94.3% | 42.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Michael Mueller's chess games
All 281 games by Michael 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: 104 wins, 88 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 41 | 15/16/10 | 36.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 39 | 18/5/16 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2005 | Volker Buenermann | 2,323 | Oberliga NRW 0506 | B70 |
| Oct 2010 | Ahmad Siar Wahedi | 2,295 | Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | A00 |
| Feb 2014 | Nico Zwirs | 2,265 | Bundesliga 2013-14 | A48 |
| Sep 2008 | Carmen Voicu-Jagodzinsky | 2,254 | ch-NRW | A47 |
| Oct 2005 | Matthias Berndt | 2,250 | Hessenliga 0506 | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2008 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-NRW | 2008 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,362 |
| 23rd Dresden ZMD Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,272 |
| 83rd ch-GER | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| Hoeckendorf Open | 2004 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,369 |
| Walsrode Chessemy Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 50 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Mueller's chess games?
281 games by Michael 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 Michael Mueller has played.
What does Michael Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Michael Mueller opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Mueller answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Michael Mueller play as White?
As White, Michael Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: London System (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Michael Mueller most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Michael Mueller's FIDE rating?
Michael Mueller is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Michael Mueller played?
Our database contains 281 games by Michael Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 88 draws, 89 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Mueller?
281 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.