Prepare against Aleksandras Salna
FM · Lithuania · World #5,153 classical · FIDE ID 12807575
When preparing against Aleksandras Salna, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 637 games by Aleksandras Salna, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandras Salna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandras Salna 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 | 2,270 | 2,338 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,432 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,294 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 637 | 311 | 119 | 207 | 48.8% |
| As White | 320 | 173 | 58 | 89 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 317 | 138 | 61 | 118 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandras Salna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandras Salna's side.
First moves as White (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 257 | 80.3% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 31 | 9.7% | 74.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 4.4% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 4.4% | 71.4% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Salna usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Salna usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Salna usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 74.2% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Salna usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Salna usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Salna usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 55.7% | 56.0% |
| e6 | 56 | 37.6% | 58.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 6.0% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 74.5% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 20.6% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Aleksandras Salna's chess games
All 637 games by Aleksandras Salna in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Sep 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: 311 wins, 119 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 71 | 36/15/20 | 50.7% |
| D00 | London System | 40 | 18/8/14 | 45.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 73 | 32/15/26 | 43.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,644 | Riga Tech Open A | B31 |
| Nov 2025 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,607 | European Blitz 2025 | A45 |
| Jan 2026 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,582 | 2026 Blitz tournament RAPID | D00 |
| Dec 2025 | Radoslaw Psyk | 2,504 | 44th Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | A45 |
| Mar 2023 | Piotr Bobras | 2,490 | chT-LTU | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 49 | 27.5 | 2,065 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,932 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2025 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,227 |
| Vilnius School Rating | 2017 | 25 | 14 | 1,796 |
| ch-LTU U14 | 2014 | 17 | 11 | 1,750 |
| ch-Taujenai rapid | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,083 |
| ch-LTU Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,942 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pijus Stremavicius (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandras Salna's chess games?
637 games by Aleksandras Salna, from Mar 2012 to Sep 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 Aleksandras Salna has played.
What does Aleksandras Salna play on the first move as White?
Across 320 games with White in our database, Aleksandras Salna opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandras Salna answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Aleksandras Salna play as White?
As White, Aleksandras Salna's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (71 games, 50.7% win rate); London System (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 320 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandras Salna play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandras Salna most often plays: Slav Defense (73 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Aleksandras Salna's FIDE rating?
Aleksandras Salna is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Aleksandras Salna played?
Our database contains 637 games by Aleksandras Salna, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 119 draws, 207 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandras Salna?
637 games by Aleksandras Salna 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.