Prepare against Heinz Zimmermann
Austria · World #13,083 classical · FIDE ID 1600559
Our database contains 143 games by Heinz Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinz Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinz 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 | 2,127 | 2,264 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,248 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,162 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 43 | 51 | 49 | 30.1% |
| As White | 68 | 19 | 28 | 21 | 27.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinz Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinz Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 51.5% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 25 | 36.8% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.9% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 63.6% | 38.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 19.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Heinz Zimmermann's chess games
All 143 games by Heinz Zimmermann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 51 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E66 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Walter Wittmann | 2,350 | ch-AUT qual | E66 |
| Jan 1990 | Reinhard Bachler | 2,340 | Werfen | A03 |
| Jan 1992 | Darko Supancic | 2,340 | ch-Graz | A87 |
| Jan 1990 | Harald Herndl | 2,300 | Werfen | D03 |
| Jan 1991 | Manfred Raffalt | 2,290 | ch-Graz | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Graz | 1992 | 15 | 10 | 2,365 |
| chT2O-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 2,088 |
| chT2O-AUT 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,163 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,175 |
| chT2O-AUT 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Werfen | 1990 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-AUT Landes | 1993 | 8 | 6 | 2,462 |
| chT2S-AUT 9495 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinz Zimmermann's chess games?
143 games by Heinz Zimmermann, from Apr 2003 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 Heinz Zimmermann has played.
What does Heinz Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Heinz Zimmermann opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinz Zimmermann answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Heinz Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Heinz Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinz Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Heinz Zimmermann most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Heinz Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Heinz Zimmermann is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Heinz Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 143 games by Heinz Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 51 draws, 49 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinz Zimmermann?
143 games by Heinz 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.