Prepare against Sven Muehlenhaus
FM · DEU · World #24,736 classical · FIDE ID 4671546
Our database contains 160 games by Sven Muehlenhaus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sven Muehlenhaus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sven Muehlenhaus 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 | 2,020 | 2,262 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,101 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 67 | 51 | 42 | 41.9% |
| As White | 78 | 34 | 31 | 13 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 33 | 20 | 29 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sven Muehlenhaus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sven Muehlenhaus's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 98.7% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Muehlenhaus usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Muehlenhaus usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Muehlenhaus usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Muehlenhaus usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 51.2% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 34.1% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 14.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 73.9% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Sven Muehlenhaus's chess games
All 160 games by Sven Muehlenhaus in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 51 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D68 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Alexander Zajogin | 2,414 | 24th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D00 |
| Jan 2003 | Friedmar Schirm | 2,305 | 5th Nord West Cup | D45 |
| Jan 1993 | Erich Maahs | 2,280 | Neuwied Open | C33 |
| Feb 2006 | Markus Lammers | 2,258 | 08th Nord West Cup | C46 |
| Jul 2008 | Jobst Rueberg | 2,244 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Duesseldorf | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,053 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,126 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-Niederrhein | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| Neuwied Open | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,371 |
| 3rd Berlin Lichtenberger Sommer | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,013 |
| 20th Hennef Open | 2006 | 7 | 6 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sven Muehlenhaus's chess games?
160 games by Sven Muehlenhaus, from Apr 2003 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 Sven Muehlenhaus has played.
What does Sven Muehlenhaus play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Sven Muehlenhaus opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sven Muehlenhaus answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sven Muehlenhaus play as White?
As White, Sven Muehlenhaus's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sven Muehlenhaus play as Black?
As Black, Sven Muehlenhaus most often plays: Petrov's Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Sven Muehlenhaus's FIDE rating?
Sven Muehlenhaus is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Sven Muehlenhaus played?
Our database contains 160 games by Sven Muehlenhaus, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 51 draws, 42 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sven Muehlenhaus?
160 games by Sven Muehlenhaus 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.