Prepare against Elke Zimmer
DEU · World #39,817 classical · FIDE ID 4668790
When preparing against Elke Zimmer, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 26.5% over 49 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Elke Zimmer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elke Zimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elke Zimmer 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 | 1,936 | 2,050 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,970 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,945 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 73 | 40 | 124 | 30.8% |
| As White | 115 | 35 | 23 | 57 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 122 | 38 | 17 | 67 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elke Zimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elke Zimmer's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 95.7% | 39.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 28.2% | 34.1% |
| d6 | 19 | 24.4% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 21.8% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 14.1% | 13.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 57.7% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 19.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
Elke Zimmer's chess games
All 237 games by Elke Zimmer 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: 73 wins, 40 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 49 | 13/9/27 | 26.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Melanie Lubbe | 2,278 | ch-GER blitz w | B25 |
| May 2019 | Judith Fuchs | 2,218 | ch-GER blitz w | D02 |
| Feb 2014 | Manuela Mader | 2,216 | BL2 Sued 1314 w | B06 |
| Jun 2013 | Nadejda Jussupow | 2,173 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B01 |
| Apr 2017 | Jade Schmidt | 2,131 | ch-GER w | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER w | 2023 | 44 | 19.5 | 1,893 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 42 | 17.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2021 | 37 | 11.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-GER blitz w | 2019 | 23 | 6.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-GER rapid w | 2017 | 18 | 8 | 1,864 |
| Deutsche Schnellschachmeisterschaft 2026 - WOMEN | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| St Ingbert Open | 1988 | 9 | 4 | 1,603 |
| BL2 Sued 1415 w | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elke Zimmer's chess games?
237 games by Elke Zimmer, 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 Elke Zimmer has played.
What does Elke Zimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Elke Zimmer opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elke Zimmer answers 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Elke Zimmer play as White?
As White, Elke Zimmer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (49 games, 26.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elke Zimmer play as Black?
As Black, Elke Zimmer most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Elke Zimmer's FIDE rating?
Elke Zimmer is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Elke Zimmer played?
Our database contains 237 games by Elke Zimmer, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 40 draws, 124 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elke Zimmer?
237 games by Elke Zimmer 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.