Prepare against Rolf Zimmermann
DEU · World #16,864 classical · FIDE ID 4619269
Our database contains 213 games by Rolf Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Zimmermann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf 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 | 2,086 | 2,205 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,217 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,205 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 67 | 86 | 60 | 31.5% |
| As White | 109 | 43 | 40 | 26 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 104 | 24 | 46 | 34 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Zimmermann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Zimmermann's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 74 | 67.9% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 16 | 14.7% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 11.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 68% of White games, 65.5% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Zimmermann usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 55.1% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 24.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 12.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 50.0% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 50.0% | 55.9% |
Rolf Zimmermann's chess games
All 213 games by Rolf 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: 67 wins, 86 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Sergei Pestov | 2,360 | Duesseldorf | A40 |
| Jan 1994 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,315 | Oberliga NRW 9394 I | A85 |
| Jan 1994 | Kai-Uwe Schiffer | 2,295 | Duesseldorf | D55 |
| Jan 1995 | Thomas Wessendorf | 2,285 | Oberliga NRW 9495 II | A36 |
| Jan 1997 | Lutz Siebert | 2,264 | Oberliga NRW 9798 II | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duesseldorf | 1995 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-Frankfurt | 2002 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-Frankfurt A | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,070 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,119 |
| Oberliga NRW 9596 I | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Oberliga NRW 8990 II | 1990 | 9 | 5 | 2,198 |
| ch-NRW | 1980 | 9 | 3 | 2,261 |
| Oberliga NRW 9495 II | 1995 | 8 | 6 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Zimmermann's chess games?
213 games by Rolf 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 Rolf Zimmermann has played.
What does Rolf Zimmermann play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Rolf Zimmermann opens with 1.c4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Zimmermann answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Rolf Zimmermann play as White?
As White, Rolf Zimmermann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Zimmermann play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Zimmermann most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Rolf Zimmermann's FIDE rating?
Rolf Zimmermann is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Rolf Zimmermann played?
Our database contains 213 games by Rolf Zimmermann, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 86 draws, 60 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Zimmermann?
213 games by Rolf 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.