Prepare against Michael Mueller
DEU · World #9,517 classical · FIDE ID 4684761
Our database contains 249 games by Michael Mueller, covering Apr 2003 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 | 2,177 | 2,277 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 80 | 94 | 75 | 32.1% |
| As White | 123 | 49 | 43 | 31 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 126 | 31 | 51 | 44 | 24.6% |
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 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 99.2% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 55.8% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 26.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 15.4% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 57.1% | 39.6% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
Michael Mueller's chess games
All 249 games by Michael 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: 80 wins, 94 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Nikolai Kurenkov | 2,447 | Gotha Open 8th | D53 |
| Dec 2011 | Klaus Berg | 2,421 | BL2-Nord 1112 | A14 |
| Nov 2006 | Ferenc Langheinrich | 2,375 | Gotha Open 8th | B75 |
| Mar 2024 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,334 | BL2-Nord 2324 | E49 |
| Oct 2008 | Ulrich Dresen | 2,319 | ch-NRW | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| BL2-Ost 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| BL2-Nord 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 2,080 |
| Oberliga NRW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,299 |
| Gotha Open 8th | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,443 |
| BL2-Nord 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Mueller's chess games?
249 games by Michael 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 Michael Mueller has played.
What does Michael Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Michael Mueller opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Mueller answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Michael Mueller play as White?
As White, Michael Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Michael Mueller most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Michael Mueller's FIDE rating?
Michael Mueller is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Michael Mueller played?
Our database contains 249 games by Michael Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 94 draws, 75 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Mueller?
249 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.