Prepare against Klemens Zimmermann
DEU · World #9,394 classical · FIDE ID 4635728
Our database contains 164 games by Klemens Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Klemens Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Klemens 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 | 2,179 | 2,296 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,254 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,198 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 71 | 33 | 60 | 43.3% |
| As White | 77 | 38 | 19 | 20 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 87 | 33 | 14 | 40 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Klemens Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Klemens Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 98.7% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 93.9% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 67.6% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 11 | 32.4% | 72.7% |
Klemens Zimmermann's chess games
All 164 games by Klemens 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: 71 wins, 33 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,420 | Oberliga Sued W 9394 | E87 |
| Nov 2001 | Andrei-Nestor Cioara | 2,403 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | B43 |
| Dec 2003 | Jiri Nun | 2,355 | Oberliga Sued W 0304 | A58 |
| Jan 1990 | Ralf Rapp | 2,350 | Koblenz Open | A61 |
| Feb 2002 | Alfred Kertesz | 2,330 | Oberliga Sued W 0102 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 2,077 |
| Koblenz Open | 1992 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,612 |
| Oberliga Sued W 9394 | 1994 | 10 | 8 | 2,553 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,973 |
| Gotha Open 8th | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
| 17th Wiesbaden Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
| BL2-West 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 1 | 2,089 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Klemens Zimmermann's chess games?
164 games by Klemens 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 Klemens Zimmermann has played.
What does Klemens Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Klemens Zimmermann opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Klemens Zimmermann answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Klemens Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Klemens Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Klemens Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Klemens Zimmermann most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Klemens Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Klemens Zimmermann is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Klemens Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 164 games by Klemens Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 33 draws, 60 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Klemens Zimmermann?
164 games by Klemens 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.