Prepare against Paul Zimmermann
DEU · World #38,313 classical · FIDE ID 4659120
Our database contains 81 games by Paul Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul 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 | 1,943 | 2,236 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 2,114 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 27.2% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 97.6% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 85.2% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Paul Zimmermann's chess games
All 81 games by Paul 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: 22 wins, 33 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Claudio Gentile | 2,158 | Genova Ducale Open | D02 |
| Nov 2005 | Pawel Zaskalski | 2,152 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0506 | D48 |
| Nov 2016 | Bernd Schulenburg | 2,148 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | B12 |
| Sep 2003 | Giovanni Massa | 2,136 | Genova Ducale Open | D95 |
| Mar 2007 | Ralf Rastert | 2,124 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0607 | A89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,123 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0506 | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,981 |
| Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,906 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,910 |
| Genova Ducale Open | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,311 |
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Where can I find Paul Zimmermann's chess games?
81 games by Paul 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 Paul Zimmermann has played.
What does Paul Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Paul Zimmermann opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Zimmermann answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Paul Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Paul Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Paul Zimmermann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Paul Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Paul Zimmermann is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Paul Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 81 games by Paul Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 33 draws, 26 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Zimmermann?
81 games by Paul 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.