Prepare against Manfred Zimmermann
DEU · World #45,378 classical · FIDE ID 4679032
When preparing against Manfred Zimmermann, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 251 games by Manfred Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manfred Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manfred 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 | 1,912 | 2,012 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 1,921 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 93 | 60 | 98 | 37.1% |
| As White | 126 | 42 | 33 | 51 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 125 | 51 | 27 | 47 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manfred Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manfred Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 77.8% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 10.3% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (43.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 64.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 21 | 35.6% | 38.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 59.5% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 40.5% | 64.7% |
Manfred Zimmermann's chess games
All 251 games by Manfred 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: 93 wins, 60 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 40 | 11/13/16 | 27.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Peter Schmidt | 2,407 | 16th Kiel Open A | C02 |
| Jul 2006 | Holger Kathage | 2,250 | 19th Kiel Open A | A18 |
| Feb 2008 | Leif 1940 Svensson | 2,179 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | C14 |
| Sep 2014 | Dieter Villing | 2,169 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | D05 |
| Sep 2014 | Manfred Achenbach | 2,128 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2014 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,947 |
| 28th Kiel Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| 17th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,037 |
| 9th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,944 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Senioren | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manfred Zimmermann's chess games?
251 games by Manfred 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 Manfred Zimmermann has played.
What does Manfred Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Manfred Zimmermann opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manfred Zimmermann answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Manfred Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Manfred Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (40 games, 27.5% win rate); Colle System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manfred Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Manfred Zimmermann most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Manfred Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Manfred Zimmermann is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Manfred Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 251 games by Manfred Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 60 draws, 98 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manfred Zimmermann?
251 games by Manfred 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.