Prepare against Sascha Zimmer
DEU · World #45,451 classical · FIDE ID 24687740
Our database contains 53 games by Sascha Zimmer, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sascha Zimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sascha 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 | 1,912 | 2,004 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 7 | 25 | 39.6% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sascha Zimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sascha Zimmer's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 54.2% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Sascha Zimmer's chess games
All 53 games by Sascha Zimmer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Leo Max Deppe | 1,694 | ch-Hessen Open B | E81 |
| Jan 2015 | Christian Pleyer | 1,683 | ch-Hessen Open B | A22 |
| Mar 2013 | Goetz Ohliger | 1,624 | ch-Zweibruecken PSB HT2 82nd | A05 |
| Jun 2019 | Fabrizio Spadea | 1,596 | 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | E20 |
| Mar 2013 | Marcel Roemer | 1,513 | ch-Zweibruecken PSB HT2 82nd | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassloch Open B | 1999 | 15 | 5 | 2,069 |
| 11th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,654 |
| ch-Zweibruecken PSB HT2 82nd | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,708 |
| chT-Mehlingen PSB HT2 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Deidesheim Open 1 | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| Fischbach Landrat Cup | 2000 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,650 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sascha Zimmer's chess games?
53 games by Sascha Zimmer, from Jul 2009 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 Sascha Zimmer has played.
What does Sascha Zimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Sascha Zimmer opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sascha Zimmer answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sascha Zimmer play as White?
As White, Sascha Zimmer's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sascha Zimmer play as Black?
As Black, Sascha Zimmer most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Sascha Zimmer's FIDE rating?
Sascha Zimmer is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (May 2011).
How many games has Sascha Zimmer played?
Our database contains 53 games by Sascha Zimmer, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sascha Zimmer?
53 games by Sascha 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.