Prepare against Ralf Mueller
FM · DEU · World #3,695 classical · FIDE ID 4606612
When preparing against Ralf Mueller, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Ralf Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ralf Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralf 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 | 2,313 | 2,427 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,384 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 111 | 116 | 59 | 38.8% |
| As White | 154 | 65 | 66 | 23 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 132 | 46 | 50 | 36 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralf Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralf Mueller's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 55.2% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 33.8% | 67.3% |
| c4 | 17 | 11.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 48.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 26 | 46.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 77.8% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 22.2% | 54.2% |
Ralf Mueller's chess games
All 286 games by Ralf Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 111 wins, 116 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 2/14/2 | 11.1% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A33 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Geetha Narayanan Gopal | 2,545 | 29th Cappelle Open | E01 |
| Sep 2005 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,493 | 47th Imperia Open A | A29 |
| Jul 2017 | Henrik Teske | 2,486 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | C58 |
| May 2022 | Slavko Cicak | 2,486 | BL2-Sued 2122 | A16 |
| Mar 2022 | Hing Ting Lai | 2,461 | BL2-Sued 2122 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,228 |
| BL2-Sued 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| BL2-Sued 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,553 |
| BL2-Sued 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,510 |
| 25th Pardubice Czech Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,258 |
| BL2-Sued 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,296 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,489 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralf Mueller's chess games?
286 games by Ralf Mueller, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ralf Mueller has played.
What does Ralf Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Ralf Mueller opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralf Mueller answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Ralf Mueller play as White?
As White, Ralf Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralf Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Ralf Mueller most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Ralf Mueller's FIDE rating?
Ralf Mueller is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Ralf Mueller played?
Our database contains 286 games by Ralf Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 116 draws, 59 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralf Mueller?
286 games by Ralf 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.