Prepare against Rolf Muehlens
DEU · World #42,053 classical · FIDE ID 4647530
Our database contains 63 games by Rolf Muehlens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Muehlens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Muehlens 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 | 1,926 | 2,141 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As White | 29 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Muehlens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Muehlens's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 48.3% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 44.8% | 76.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Muehlens usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Muehlens usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Muehlens usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 76.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Muehlens usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Muehlens usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Muehlens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Rolf Muehlens's chess games
All 63 games by Rolf Muehlens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 28 wins, 22 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Karel Walter | 2,135 | ch-Cologne | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 1995 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-NRW 9192 U18 | 1992 | 7 | 3 | 2,162 |
| ch-Cologne | 1997 | 7 | 4 | 2,202 |
| ch-Mittelrhein U20 | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| chT-NRW U18 | 1994 | 6 | 5 | 2,496 |
| chT-NRW 9293 U18 | 1993 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| Oberliga NRW 9798 I | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,036 |
| chT-NRW 9394 U20 | 1993 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Muehlens's chess games?
63 games by Rolf Muehlens, from Apr 2003 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 Rolf Muehlens has played.
What does Rolf Muehlens play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Rolf Muehlens opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Muehlens answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rolf Muehlens play as White?
As White, Rolf Muehlens's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Muehlens play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Muehlens most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Rolf Muehlens's FIDE rating?
Rolf Muehlens is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Rolf Muehlens played?
Our database contains 63 games by Rolf Muehlens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 22 draws, 13 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Muehlens?
63 games by Rolf Muehlens 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.