Prepare against Gerald Zimmer
DEU · World #42,206 classical · FIDE ID 1270867
Our database contains 272 games by Gerald Zimmer, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Zimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald 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 | 1,925 | 2,001 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 92 | 93 | 87 | 33.8% |
| As White | 141 | 44 | 57 | 40 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 131 | 48 | 36 | 47 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Zimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Zimmer's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 84.4% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 7.8% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.1% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nf3 (37.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues g4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 62 | 98.4% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 52.8% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Gerald Zimmer's chess games
All 272 games by Gerald Zimmer in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 92 wins, 93 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Wolfgang Ruppert | 2,155 | 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A87 |
| May 2011 | Gerald Holzschuh | 2,139 | ch-Frankfurt | C01 |
| May 2011 | Hans Walter Schmitt | 2,130 | ch-Frankfurt | A30 |
| Nov 2017 | Hans-Uwe Hinrichs | 2,123 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A54 |
| Jun 2017 | Albrecht Weidel | 2,116 | 20th Rhein Main Open A | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2022 | 62 | 32.5 | 1,794 |
| 16th Rhein Main Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,961 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,755 |
| 28th Wiesbaden Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,884 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,075 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,124 |
| 30th Wiesbaden Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| 14th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Zimmer's chess games?
272 games by Gerald Zimmer, from May 2010 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 Gerald Zimmer has played.
What does Gerald Zimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Gerald Zimmer opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Zimmer answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Gerald Zimmer play as White?
As White, Gerald Zimmer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Zimmer play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Zimmer most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (17 games, 64.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Gerald Zimmer's FIDE rating?
Gerald Zimmer is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Gerald Zimmer played?
Our database contains 272 games by Gerald Zimmer, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 93 draws, 87 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Zimmer?
272 games by Gerald 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.