Prepare against Norbert Wimmer
Austria · World #36,975 classical · FIDE ID 1615998
Our database contains 45 games by Norbert Wimmer, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Norbert Wimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Norbert Wimmer 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 | 1,949 | 2,038 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,976 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Norbert Wimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Norbert Wimmer's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Wimmer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Norbert Wimmer's chess games
All 45 games by Norbert Wimmer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Stefan Schrey | 2,020 | Graz Open | B02 |
| Apr 2020 | Philipp Keim | 1,919 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | D11 |
| Apr 2020 | Miriam Moerwald | 1,760 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | B01 |
| Apr 2020 | Hannes Ardelt | 1,732 | ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | A00 |
| Apr 2020 | Moritz Riegler | 1,705 | ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT Vor2 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-AUT Vor4 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,690 |
| Graz Open | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-AUT Vor3 Internet | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
| 5th Karl Wagner Memorial | 1998 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,876 |
| 11th Linz Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Norbert Wimmer's chess games?
45 games by Norbert Wimmer, from Jul 2004 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 Norbert Wimmer has played.
What does Norbert Wimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Norbert Wimmer opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Norbert Wimmer answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Norbert Wimmer play as White?
As White, Norbert Wimmer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Norbert Wimmer play as Black?
As Black, Norbert Wimmer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Norbert Wimmer's FIDE rating?
Norbert Wimmer is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Norbert Wimmer played?
Our database contains 45 games by Norbert Wimmer, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Norbert Wimmer?
45 games by Norbert Wimmer 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.