Prepare against Rolf Zimmer
DEU · World #23,335 classical · FIDE ID 24687898
Our database contains 55 games by Rolf Zimmer, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Zimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Zimmer 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 | 2,031 | 2,173 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 36.4% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Zimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Zimmer's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Rolf Zimmer's chess games
All 55 games by Rolf Zimmer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 20 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Oleg Zaikov | 2,380 | USA tt | D07 |
| Sep 2008 | Elvin Wilson | 2,277 | USA tt | D02 |
| Oct 2013 | Curt Collyer | 2,235 | USA tt | D01 |
| Oct 2013 | Andrew Liu | 2,204 | USA tt | A45 |
| Jul 2019 | Elmar Kaiser | 2,168 | chT-Baden Cup | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2014 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| 11. Open Baden-Württembergische Senior Championchip | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Baden 94th | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,900 |
| 115th US Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,268 |
| Untergrombach Open | 1993 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 37th Untergrombach Open | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
| Neuhausen OBM Open | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Zimmer's chess games?
55 games by Rolf Zimmer, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Rolf Zimmer has played.
What does Rolf Zimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Rolf Zimmer opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Zimmer answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Rolf Zimmer play as White?
As White, Rolf Zimmer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Zimmer play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Zimmer most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Rolf Zimmer's FIDE rating?
Rolf Zimmer is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Rolf Zimmer played?
Our database contains 55 games by Rolf Zimmer, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Zimmer?
55 games by Rolf Zimmer 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.