Prepare against Thomas Mueller
DEU · World #39,362 classical · FIDE ID 4652401
When preparing against Thomas Mueller, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 57 games by Thomas Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas 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 | 1,938 | 2,121 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 2,027 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 7 | 35 | 15 | 12.3% |
| As White | 27 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 14.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Mueller's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 92.6% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Thomas Mueller's chess games
All 57 games by Thomas Mueller 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: 7 wins, 35 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Wolfgang Vandre | 2,112 | 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A46 |
| Aug 2017 | Florian Siegle | 1,925 | ch-Wuerttemberg KT | B14 |
| Jan 2023 | Hans-Juergen Koerlin | 1,865 | 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A48 |
| Jan 2023 | Branko Radjenovic | 1,831 | 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | A48 |
| Nov 2022 | Martina Nobis | 1,823 | chT-EU Seniors 50 | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2017 | 15 | 7 | 1,851 |
| 39th ch-Berlin Seniors Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,047 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,806 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| ch-Baden Wuerttemberg Seniors 50+ Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
| 19th Budapest Spring Open | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 2,132 |
| Villa Ballester LV Open | 2005 | 3 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Mueller's chess games?
57 games by Thomas Mueller, 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 Thomas Mueller has played.
What does Thomas Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Thomas Mueller opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Mueller answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Thomas Mueller play as White?
As White, Thomas Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Mueller most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Thomas Mueller's FIDE rating?
Thomas Mueller is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Thomas Mueller played?
Our database contains 57 games by Thomas Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 35 draws, 15 losses (12.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Mueller?
57 games by Thomas 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.