Prepare against Aivars Skuja
LVA · World #43,460 classical · FIDE ID 11600977
Our database contains 64 games by Aivars Skuja, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aivars Skuja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aivars Skuja 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 | 1,920 | 2,221 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 2,134 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,135 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 22 | 14 | 28 | 34.4% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aivars Skuja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aivars Skuja's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 89.5% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Skuja usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Skuja usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Skuja usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Skuja usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Skuja usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Skuja usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Aivars Skuja's chess games
All 64 games by Aivars Skuja 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Toms Kantans | 2,496 | ch-LAT | B29 |
| Jul 2001 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 2,443 | Pardubice Telecom Open | A46 |
| Jul 2014 | Gediminas Rastenis | 2,333 | WchT Seniors 50 | C00 |
| Jul 2001 | Jiri Hajek | 2,188 | Pardubice Telecom Open | E91 |
| Apr 2023 | Arsens Batashevs | 2,180 | ch-LAT | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT | 2023 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,117 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| 12th ch-EU Seniors | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| Pardubice Open B2 | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| 7th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | 2007 | 4 | 0 | 2,035 |
| Pardubice Jihlavanka Open | 2007 | 4 | 3 | 2,368 |
| Pardubice Open B | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,016 |
| Pardubice Telecom Open | 2001 | 2 | 2 | 2,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aivars Skuja's chess games?
64 games by Aivars Skuja, 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 Aivars Skuja has played.
What does Aivars Skuja play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Aivars Skuja opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aivars Skuja answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Aivars Skuja play as White?
As White, Aivars Skuja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aivars Skuja play as Black?
As Black, Aivars Skuja most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Aivars Skuja's FIDE rating?
Aivars Skuja is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Aivars Skuja played?
Our database contains 64 games by Aivars Skuja, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aivars Skuja?
64 games by Aivars Skuja 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.