Prepare against Philippe Muellhaupt
CHE · World #46,837 classical · FIDE ID 1303945
When preparing against Philippe Muellhaupt, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Philippe Muellhaupt, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Muellhaupt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Muellhaupt 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 | 1,906 | 2,029 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 51.3% |
| As White | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 68.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 226 rated games against 190 different opponents, across 73 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 226 | 83 | 74 | 69 | 36.7% | 1,957 | 1,957 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 80 | 10 | 31 | 39 | 12.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 93 | 49 | 30 | 14 | 52.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs FM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,865 | 1,785 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1,789 | 1,869 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1,842 | 1,792 |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1,868 | 1,868 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,744 | 1,801 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1,782 | 1,862 |
| 2019 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1,997 | 1,997 |
| 2018 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1,916 | 1,996 |
| 2017 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1,918 | 2,004 |
| 2016 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1,959 | 2,104 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,007 | 2,007 |
| 2014 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2,068 | 1,963 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2,035 | 1,969 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2,022 | 2,022 |
| 2011 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1,896 | 1,856 |
| 2010 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1,963 | 2,043 |
| 2009 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2,295 | 1,895 |
| 2008 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 2,062 | 2,017 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,081 | 1,881 |
| 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2,252 | 1,852 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Muellhaupt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Muellhaupt's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 81.8% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Muellhaupt usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Muellhaupt usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Muellhaupt usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Muellhaupt usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Muellhaupt usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Muellhaupt usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Philippe Muellhaupt's chess games
All 39 games by Philippe Muellhaupt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Jaspaul Bagri | 2,131 | Bois Gentil Open | A34 |
| Feb 2015 | Elvis Suljevic | 2,018 | Bois Gentil Open | D25 |
| Feb 2017 | Paulo Jorge Pereira Barbosa | 1,982 | Bois Gentil Open | A69 |
| Jan 2015 | Haissam Hariz | 1,928 | Bois Gentil Open | D90 |
| Feb 2016 | Jean-Pierre Cattin | 1,924 | Bois Gentil Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Bois Gentil Open | 2022 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,931 |
| Bois Gentil Open | 2017 | 19 | 12 | 2,078 |
| Winterthur Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Muellhaupt's chess games?
39 games by Philippe Muellhaupt, from Jan 2009 to Oct 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 Philippe Muellhaupt has played.
What does Philippe Muellhaupt play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Philippe Muellhaupt opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Muellhaupt answers 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philippe Muellhaupt play as White?
As White, Philippe Muellhaupt's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Muellhaupt play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Muellhaupt most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Philippe Muellhaupt's FIDE rating?
Philippe Muellhaupt is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Philippe Muellhaupt played?
Our database contains 39 games by Philippe Muellhaupt, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 10 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Muellhaupt?
39 games by Philippe Muellhaupt 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.