Prepare against Elmar Zimmer
DEU · World #112,289 classical · FIDE ID 12956058
When preparing against Elmar Zimmer, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Elmar Zimmer, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elmar Zimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elmar 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 | 1,695 | 1,738 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 25 | 38 | 40 | 24.3% |
| As White | 53 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 26.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elmar Zimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elmar Zimmer's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 39 | 73.6% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 17.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 39.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nc3 (38.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Elmar Zimmer's chess games
All 103 games by Elmar Zimmer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 25 wins, 38 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Jakob Fischer | 1,728 | ch-Koblenz | A13 |
| Jan 1993 | Reinhard Ley | 1,685 | RL Open | A16 |
| Nov 2003 | Johann Decrouppe | 1,635 | ch-Koblenz | A17 |
| Nov 2004 | Rolf Graw | 1,610 | ch-Koblenz | C43 |
| Oct 2001 | Martin Mueller | 1,470 | ch-Koblenz | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Koblenz | 2004 | 34 | 15 | 1,655 |
| 16th Bad Godesberg Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,618 |
| Weilburg NBG Open | 1995 | 8 | 2 | 1,972 |
| ch-SVR HT 29th | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,483 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,777 |
| RL Open | 1993 | 7 | 3 | 1,700 |
| SVR Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,597 |
| 07th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elmar Zimmer's chess games?
103 games by Elmar Zimmer, from Sep 2017 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 Elmar Zimmer has played.
What does Elmar Zimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Elmar Zimmer opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elmar Zimmer answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Elmar Zimmer play as White?
As White, Elmar Zimmer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 21.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elmar Zimmer play as Black?
As Black, Elmar Zimmer most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Elmar Zimmer's FIDE rating?
Elmar Zimmer is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,738 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Elmar Zimmer played?
Our database contains 103 games by Elmar Zimmer, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 38 draws, 40 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elmar Zimmer?
103 games by Elmar 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.