Prepare against Julian Zimmermann
FM · DEU · World #4,111 classical · FIDE ID 4667654
Our database contains 493 games by Julian Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian 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 | 2,300 | 2,347 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,291 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,291 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 493 | 198 | 142 | 153 | 40.2% |
| As White | 237 | 108 | 64 | 65 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 256 | 90 | 78 | 88 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 223 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.3% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (58.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 84.8% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.3% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 97.6% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
Julian Zimmermann's chess games
All 493 games by Julian 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: 198 wins, 142 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 34 | 18/8/8 | 52.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 18/8/11 | 48.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 11/11/12 | 32.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Alexander Markgraf | 2,464 | BL2-Nord 0910 | B48 |
| Dec 2007 | Jurij Zezulkin | 2,452 | Oberliga Nord N 0708 | B33 |
| Jul 2010 | Michael Kopylov | 2,450 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B97 |
| Dec 2004 | Miguel Llanes Hurtado | 2,431 | Spain | A57 |
| Apr 2004 | Suren Petrosian | 2,429 | Oberliga Nord N 0304 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U13 | 1996 | 22 | 13 | 2,107 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2001 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,256 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2011 | 17 | 12 | 2,330 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 14 | 7 | 2,346 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2001 | 12 | 5 | 2,085 |
| ch-GER U15 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| ch-GER U16 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Zimmermann's chess games?
493 games by Julian 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 Julian Zimmermann has played.
What does Julian Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Julian Zimmermann opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Zimmermann answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Julian Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Julian Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Julian Zimmermann most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 256 games.
What is Julian Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Julian Zimmermann is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Julian Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 493 games by Julian Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 142 draws, 153 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Zimmermann?
493 games by Julian 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.