Prepare against Richard Mueller
DEU · World #9,468 classical · FIDE ID 24647128
Our database contains 137 games by Richard Mueller, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard 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 | 2,178 | 2,196 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 39 | 47 | 51 | 28.5% |
| As White | 72 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 65 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Mueller's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mueller usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Mueller usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 42.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Richard Mueller's chess games
All 137 games by Richard Mueller in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 39 wins, 47 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Lubos Rosko | 2,360 | Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | D76 |
| Feb 2023 | Bastien Dubessay | 2,300 | 21st Lienz Open | D19 |
| Aug 2012 | Jakub Zeberski | 2,295 | 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | A16 |
| Feb 2023 | Johannes Lerch | 2,278 | 21st Lienz Open | E42 |
| Feb 2013 | Gottfried Braun | 2,259 | Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2013 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,026 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 2 | 2,084 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,205 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,161 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2009 | 9 | 1 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Mueller's chess games?
137 games by Richard Mueller, from Oct 2006 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 Richard Mueller has played.
What does Richard Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Richard Mueller opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Mueller answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Richard Mueller play as White?
As White, Richard Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Richard Mueller most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Richard Mueller's FIDE rating?
Richard Mueller is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Richard Mueller played?
Our database contains 137 games by Richard Mueller, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 47 draws, 51 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Mueller?
137 games by Richard 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.