Prepare against Michael Mueller
DEU · World #24,169 classical · FIDE ID 4680685
Our database contains 123 games by Michael Mueller, covering Apr 2004 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 | 2,024 | 2,166 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,082 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 49 | 54 | 20 | 39.8% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 25 | 9 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 29 | 11 | 35.5% |
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 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 39.3% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 14 | 23.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 14.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.5% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 23% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Bg2 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 38.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Michael Mueller's chess games
All 123 games by Michael Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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, 54 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/14/3 | 32.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Ulrich Foessmeier | 2,273 | Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1819 | A48 |
| Dec 2014 | Peter Koehn | 2,267 | Oberliga NRW 1415 | B07 |
| Nov 2014 | Thomas Niedermeier | 2,236 | Regionalliga SO 1415 | A36 |
| Aug 2013 | Konstantin Kunz | 2,174 | ch-Bayern | D02 |
| Jan 2006 | Roland Knechtel | 2,155 | ch-Niederbayern MK 47th | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionalliga Sued-Ost 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,082 |
| Niederbayernliga 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,119 |
| ch-Bayern | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| Niederbayernliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
| 9th Arber Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,063 |
| Regionalliga SO 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| ch-Niederbayern MK 47th | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Mueller's chess games?
123 games by Michael Mueller, from Apr 2004 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 61 games with White in our database, Michael Mueller opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.g3 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Mueller answers 1...d6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Michael Mueller play as White?
As White, Michael Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Michael Mueller most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Michael Mueller's FIDE rating?
Michael Mueller is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Michael Mueller played?
Our database contains 123 games by Michael Mueller, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 54 draws, 20 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Mueller?
123 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.