Prepare against Rene Zimmermann
DEU · World #7,746 classical · FIDE ID 24624349
Our database contains 251 games by Rene Zimmermann, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene 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 | 2,210 | 2,225 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,185 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 87 | 78 | 86 | 34.7% |
| As White | 124 | 45 | 41 | 38 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 127 | 42 | 37 | 48 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 78.2% | 56.2% |
| f4 | 18 | 14.5% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 15% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 83.1% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.7% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
Rene Zimmermann's chess games
All 251 games by Rene Zimmermann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 87 wins, 78 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/8/0 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Bernd Schneider | 2,602 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | D31 |
| Nov 2018 | Tatiana Melamed | 2,381 | Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | C42 |
| Feb 2018 | Milan Orsag | 2,342 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | D46 |
| Dec 2011 | Matthias Liedtke | 2,288 | Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | E92 |
| Oct 2017 | Theo Gungl | 2,279 | Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen U18 | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,836 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,122 |
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,117 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,195 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,369 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Zimmermann's chess games?
251 games by Rene Zimmermann, from Oct 2005 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 Rene Zimmermann has played.
What does Rene Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Rene Zimmermann opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.f4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Zimmermann answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rene Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Rene Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Bird's opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Rene Zimmermann most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (21 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Rene Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Rene Zimmermann is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Rene Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 251 games by Rene Zimmermann, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 78 draws, 86 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Zimmermann?
251 games by Rene 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.