Prepare against Curt Zimmermann
Austria · World #39,326 classical · FIDE ID 1657950
Our database contains 30 games by Curt Zimmermann, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Curt Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Curt Zimmermann 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 | 2,034 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 2,013 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 16.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Curt Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Curt Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Curt Zimmermann's chess games
All 30 games by Curt Zimmermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 5 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1990 | Gregor Netolitzky | 2,076 | 05th Wattens Open | C02 |
| Nov 2018 | Waldemar Schneider | 1,738 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | D45 |
| Nov 2018 | Aurel-John Buciu | 1,687 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | D15 |
| Nov 2018 | Gerard De Winter | 1,663 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | D00 |
| Oct 2020 | Wolfgang Orsario | 1,644 | ch-Niederoesterreich Seniors Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-Niederoesterreich Seniors Open | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,848 |
| 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,784 |
| 05th Wattens Open | 1990 | 3 | 1 | 2,078 |
| 22nd ch-Euro Seniors | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,774 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,290 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 50 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,855 |
| Pasching PlusCity Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Curt Zimmermann's chess games?
30 games by Curt Zimmermann, from Jul 2016 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 Curt Zimmermann has played.
What does Curt Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Curt Zimmermann opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Curt Zimmermann answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Curt Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Curt Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Curt Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Curt Zimmermann most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Curt Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Curt Zimmermann is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Curt Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 30 games by Curt Zimmermann, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Curt Zimmermann?
30 games by Curt Zimmermann 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.