Prepare against Herbert Wimmer
Austria · World #53,634 classical · FIDE ID 1601482
Our database contains 49 games by Herbert Wimmer, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herbert Wimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herbert Wimmer 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 | 1,879 | 1,977 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,929 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 26.5% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herbert Wimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herbert Wimmer's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Herbert Wimmer's chess games
All 49 games by Herbert Wimmer in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Emanuel Frank | 2,158 | 13th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | E09 |
| Aug 2010 | Heinrich Karl Schmitz | 2,045 | 09th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | E98 |
| Sep 2012 | Klaus Thalhammer | 2,026 | 11th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | A42 |
| Sep 2012 | Lukas Pruell | 1,892 | 11th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | E94 |
| Aug 2014 | Birgit Fleischer | 1,873 | 13th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| 16th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,958 |
| 15th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| 13th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| 11th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| 12th Semriach Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,771 |
| 17th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,783 |
| 10th Neumarkt am Wallersee Open | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herbert Wimmer's chess games?
49 games by Herbert Wimmer, from Oct 2008 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 Herbert Wimmer has played.
What does Herbert Wimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Herbert Wimmer opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herbert Wimmer answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Herbert Wimmer play as White?
As White, Herbert Wimmer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herbert Wimmer play as Black?
As Black, Herbert Wimmer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Herbert Wimmer's FIDE rating?
Herbert Wimmer is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (May 2013).
How many games has Herbert Wimmer played?
Our database contains 49 games by Herbert Wimmer, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herbert Wimmer?
49 games by Herbert Wimmer 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.