Prepare against Michael Zimmermann
DEU · World #92,347 classical · FIDE ID 12966070
When preparing against Michael Zimmermann, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 37 games by Michael Zimmermann, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,752 | 1,902 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 24.3% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 38.9% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Zimmermann's chess games
All 37 games by Michael Zimmermann in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Herbert Scholz | 1,924 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | A05 |
| May 2013 | Holger Hinz | 1,906 | ch-Mittelrhein | B07 |
| Aug 2014 | Walter Meyer | 1,857 | 26th chB-GER Seniors | A36 |
| May 2013 | Andreas Reich | 1,852 | ch-Mittelrhein | A36 |
| May 2013 | Markus Lengtat | 1,834 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U17 | 1996 | 9 | 2 | – |
| 26th chB-GER Seniors | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,613 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| ch-Mittelrhein | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,858 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Zimmermann's chess games?
37 games by Michael Zimmermann, from Jun 2013 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 Michael Zimmermann has played.
What does Michael Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michael Zimmermann opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Zimmermann answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Michael Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Michael Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: The Whale (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Michael Zimmermann most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Michael Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Michael Zimmermann is currently rated 1,752 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Michael Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 37 games by Michael Zimmermann, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Zimmermann?
37 games by Michael 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.