Prepare against Thorsten Mueller
DEU · World #25,586 classical · FIDE ID 4653319
Our database contains 194 games by Thorsten Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thorsten Mueller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thorsten 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 | 2,014 | 2,156 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,976 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 72 | 55 | 67 | 37.1% |
| As White | 86 | 34 | 28 | 24 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 108 | 38 | 27 | 43 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thorsten Mueller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thorsten Mueller's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 70 | 81.4% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 17.4% | 63.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mueller usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Mueller usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 60.0% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 36.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Thorsten Mueller's chess games
All 194 games by Thorsten Mueller 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: 72 wins, 55 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 35 | 10/15/10 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Roger Derichs | 2,326 | Hessenliga 0304 | E09 |
| Nov 2015 | Dusan Schwarz | 2,315 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D52 |
| May 2014 | Jacek Stachanczyk | 2,252 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | D02 |
| Jul 2003 | Markus Mueller | 2,184 | 07th Karl Mala Memorial Open | B41 |
| Oct 2011 | Uwe Haenisch | 2,178 | Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Hessen | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,029 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,129 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,920 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| 96th ch-GER Candidates | 2025 | 9 | 1 | 1,914 |
| Hessenliga 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thorsten Mueller's chess games?
194 games by Thorsten Mueller, 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 Thorsten Mueller has played.
What does Thorsten Mueller play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Thorsten Mueller opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thorsten Mueller answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Thorsten Mueller play as White?
As White, Thorsten Mueller's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thorsten Mueller play as Black?
As Black, Thorsten Mueller most often plays: French: Classical Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Thorsten Mueller's FIDE rating?
Thorsten Mueller is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Thorsten Mueller played?
Our database contains 194 games by Thorsten Mueller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 55 draws, 67 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thorsten Mueller?
194 games by Thorsten 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.