Prepare against Georg von Zimmermann
DEU · World #14,789 classical · FIDE ID 4663284
Our database contains 96 games by Georg von Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Georg von Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georg von 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 | 2,108 | 2,129 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,094 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,099 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 37 | 27 | 32 | 38.5% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georg von Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georg von Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 66.7% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 10 | 19.6% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Georg von Zimmermann's chess games
All 96 games by Georg von Zimmermann 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: 37 wins, 27 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Alexander Thieme-Garmann | 2,215 | Crailsheim Open | B10 |
| Mar 2026 | Holger Burkhardt | 2,123 | Schloss-Open | B22 |
| Jun 2020 | Ramadan Raka | 2,039 | DSOL 04 Liga Gr-C 1st | C14 |
| Dec 2013 | Robert Klenk | 2,029 | Regionalliga SW 1314 | C26 |
| Mar 2026 | Benjamin Groen | 2,019 | Schloss-Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg U17 | 1996 | 14 | 8 | – |
| 24th Leipzig VfB Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,045 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 1993 | 7 | 2 | 2,083 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,131 |
| ch-Westfalen U20 | 1998 | 7 | 5 | 2,426 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg U20 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,321 |
| 9th Vellmar Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| DSOL 04 Liga Gr-C 1st | 2020 | 6 | 6 | 2,336 |
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Where can I find Georg von Zimmermann's chess games?
96 games by Georg von Zimmermann, 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 Georg von Zimmermann has played.
What does Georg von Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Georg von Zimmermann opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georg von Zimmermann answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Georg von Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Georg von Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georg von Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Georg von Zimmermann most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Georg von Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Georg von Zimmermann is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Georg von Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 96 games by Georg von Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 27 draws, 32 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georg von Zimmermann?
96 games by Georg von 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.