Prepare against Paul Mueller
DEU · World #79,624 classical · FIDE ID 16239288
When preparing against Paul Mueller, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 35 games by Paul Mueller, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul 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 | 1,791 | 1,817 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Mueller's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 40.6% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Paul Mueller's chess games
All 35 games by Paul Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Nicole Froehlich | 1,015 | ch-Oberpfalz M3 | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberpfalz M3 | 2010 | 14 | 3.5 | 940 |
| Olympiad-10 Preliminaries C | 1952 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| Olympiad-10 Final C | 1952 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| ITA-SUI | 1951 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Voellmy Memorial | 1952 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,024 |
| AUT-SUI m | 1953 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Arosa HT3 Open | 1996 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Mueller's chess games?
35 games by Paul Mueller, from May 2018 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 Paul Mueller has played.
What does Paul Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Paul Mueller opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Mueller answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Paul Mueller play as White?
As White, Paul Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Paul Mueller most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Paul Mueller's FIDE rating?
Paul Mueller is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,817 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Paul Mueller played?
Our database contains 35 games by Paul Mueller, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Mueller?
35 games by Paul 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.