Prepare against Tim Zimmer
DEU · World #33,418 classical · FIDE ID 34603115
Our database contains 118 games by Tim Zimmer, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Zimmer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim 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 | 1,967 | 2,088 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,918 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 50 | 21 | 47 | 42.4% |
| As White | 59 | 26 | 11 | 22 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 24 | 10 | 25 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Zimmer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Zimmer's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zimmer usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 94.9% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
Tim Zimmer's chess games
All 118 games by Tim Zimmer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 50 wins, 21 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Can Ertan | 2,339 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | C89 |
| May 2026 | Edward Bundan | 2,143 | DEM U14 | B30 |
| May 2026 | Phillipp Allen | 2,063 | DEM U14 | D56 |
| May 2026 | Yibo Zhang | 2,053 | DEM U14 | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Keller | 1,870 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 29 | 14.5 | 1,299 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 1,629 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,128 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,097 |
| Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,064 |
| 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| chT-GER School WK GS | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 1,912 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Zimmer's chess games?
118 games by Tim Zimmer, from Sep 2020 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 Tim Zimmer has played.
What does Tim Zimmer play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Tim Zimmer opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Zimmer answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Tim Zimmer play as White?
As White, Tim Zimmer's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Zimmer play as Black?
As Black, Tim Zimmer most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Tim Zimmer's FIDE rating?
Tim Zimmer is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tim Zimmer played?
Our database contains 118 games by Tim Zimmer, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 21 draws, 47 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Zimmer?
118 games by Tim 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.