Prepare against Philipp Mueller
DEU · World #6,762 classical · FIDE ID 24683701
Our database contains 161 games by Philipp Mueller, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philipp Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philipp 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 | 2,230 | 2,280 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,212 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,194 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 33.5% |
| As White | 79 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 22 | 27 | 33 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philipp Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philipp Mueller's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 62.0% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 31.6% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Mueller usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 26.2% | 40.9% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 23.8% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 56.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Philipp Mueller's chess games
All 161 games by Philipp Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 54 wins, 53 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Guenter Amann | 2,313 | chT2W-AUT 2223 | A13 |
| Mar 2020 | Johannes Blaskowski | 2,292 | chT2W-AUT 1920 | A25 |
| Nov 2017 | Rainer Moufang | 2,266 | Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | A11 |
| Nov 2023 | Stefan Moroder | 2,265 | chT2W-AUT 2324 | A22 |
| Jan 2023 | Ludwig Deglmann | 2,265 | chT2W-AUT 2223 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2014 | 27 | 14 | 2,164 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,190 |
| chA-GER U25 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| chT2W-AUT 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,149 |
| 27th Wiesbaden Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| Regionalliga Sued-West 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philipp Mueller's chess games?
161 games by Philipp Mueller, from Jul 2009 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 Philipp Mueller has played.
What does Philipp Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Philipp Mueller opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philipp Mueller answers 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...Nc6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Philipp Mueller play as White?
As White, Philipp Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philipp Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Philipp Mueller most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Philipp Mueller's FIDE rating?
Philipp Mueller is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Philipp Mueller played?
Our database contains 161 games by Philipp Mueller, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 53 draws, 54 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philipp Mueller?
161 games by Philipp 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.