Prepare against Richard Muckle
DEU · World #19,829 classical · FIDE ID 12942553
Our database contains 139 games by Richard Muckle, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Muckle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Muckle 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 | 2,059 | 2,073 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,951 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 50 | 45 | 44 | 36.0% |
| As White | 67 | 30 | 21 | 16 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Muckle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Muckle's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 100.0% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Muckle usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Muckle usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Muckle usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 92.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Richard Muckle's chess games
All 139 games by Richard Muckle in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 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: 50 wins, 45 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Joerg Wilk | 1,984 | 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | D46 |
| Jun 2015 | Rolf Weber | 1,970 | 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | C10 |
| Jun 2020 | Torsten Schaller | 1,970 | GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | C10 |
| Jun 2020 | Luisa Bashylina | 1,947 | GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | A49 |
| Jun 2019 | Ralf Froitzheim | 1,923 | 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,858 |
| GER Cup Net Final-B U2000 | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,061 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid C | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,891 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,795 |
| GER Cup Net V4 U2000 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| 6th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,514 |
| 9th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,944 |
| 7th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Muckle's chess games?
139 games by Richard Muckle, from Jul 2013 to Aug 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 Richard Muckle has played.
What does Richard Muckle play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Richard Muckle opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Muckle answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Richard Muckle play as White?
As White, Richard Muckle's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Muckle play as Black?
As Black, Richard Muckle most often plays: French Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Richard Muckle's FIDE rating?
Richard Muckle is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Richard Muckle played?
Our database contains 139 games by Richard Muckle, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 45 draws, 44 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Muckle?
139 games by Richard Muckle 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.