Prepare against Luc Zimmermann
CM · NLD · World #13,334 classical · FIDE ID 1007033
Our database contains 218 games by Luc Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luc Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luc 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 | 2,124 | 2,184 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,055 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 55 | 69 | 94 | 25.2% |
| As White | 110 | 38 | 32 | 40 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 108 | 17 | 37 | 54 | 15.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luc Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luc Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c3 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 61.2% | 36.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 20.4% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 100.0% | 29.5% |
Luc Zimmermann's chess games
All 218 games by Luc Zimmermann in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 55 wins, 69 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 46 | 15/12/19 | 32.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 27 | 4/8/15 | 14.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Marian Sabol | 2,354 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | B06 |
| Oct 2024 | Evgueni Chevelevitch | 2,312 | 22nd ch-Euro Seniors | C77 |
| Jul 2017 | Vladimir Kutynec | 2,293 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2004 | Daan Brandenburg | 2,291 | Dieren Open | B22 |
| Jul 1999 | Nikolai Kabanov | 2,265 | Dieren Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 45 | 16 | 2,125 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1979 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| ch-BEL | 1980 | 10 | 4 | 2,236 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,860 |
| Hilversum Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luc Zimmermann's chess games?
218 games by Luc Zimmermann, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Luc Zimmermann has played.
What does Luc Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Luc Zimmermann opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luc Zimmermann answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luc Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Luc Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (46 games, 32.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luc Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Luc Zimmermann most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (27 games, 14.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Luc Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Luc Zimmermann is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Luc Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 218 games by Luc Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 69 draws, 94 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luc Zimmermann?
218 games by Luc 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.