Prepare against Felix Zimmermann
DEU · World #30,114 classical · FIDE ID 12989720
When preparing against Felix Zimmermann, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 32 games by Felix Zimmermann, covering Jun 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Felix Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix 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 | 1,986 | 1,986 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,914 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,927 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 21.9% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 136 rated games against 135 different opponents, across 19 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 118 | 48 | 37 | 33 | 40.7% | 1,899 | 1,941 | 16 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | 1,861 | 1,804 | 3 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 44.4% | 2,067 | 2,010 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 41 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 14.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 72 | 39 | 22 | 11 | 54.2% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 19 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1,822 | 1,945 |
| 2025 | 58 | 28 | 12 | 18 | 1,921 | 1,960 |
| 2024 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1,858 | 1,858 |
| 2019 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1,785 | 1,985 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2,023 | 2,137 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,940 | 1,790 |
| 2016 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1,896 | 1,926 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2,016 | 1,844 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,920 | 1,920 |
Where Felix Zimmermann has played
Germany (18) · Czechia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Felix Zimmermann's chess games
All 32 games by Felix Zimmermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Oct 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, 18 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Patrick Boettcher | 2,082 | Berlin Spandau Open | E92 |
| Mar 2017 | Bernd Hiemer | 2,036 | 24th Leipzig VfB Open | A07 |
| May 2026 | Petr Klimek | 1,830 | FIDE OPEN Dalovice 2026 | D02 |
| Dec 2019 | Elmar Wachsmann | 1,784 | Erfurt Open B 29th | E01 |
| Dec 2019 | Gero Schulemann | 1,756 | Erfurt Open B 29th | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,778 |
| Erfurt Open B 29th | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Berlin Spandau Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| FIDE OPEN Dalovice 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,841 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Zimmermann's chess games?
32 games by Felix Zimmermann, from Jun 2015 to Oct 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 Felix Zimmermann has played.
What does Felix Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Felix Zimmermann opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Zimmermann answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games).
What openings does Felix Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Felix Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Felix Zimmermann most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Felix Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Felix Zimmermann is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Felix Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 32 games by Felix Zimmermann, covering Jun 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 18 draws, 7 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Zimmermann?
32 games by Felix 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.