Prepare against Anatolijus Novikovas
Lithuania · World #40,949 classical · FIDE ID 12802140
When preparing against Anatolijus Novikovas, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 435 games by Anatolijus Novikovas, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatolijus Novikovas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatolijus Novikovas 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 | 1,931 | 1,980 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,934 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,919 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 435 | 150 | 128 | 157 | 34.5% |
| As White | 227 | 87 | 70 | 70 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 208 | 63 | 58 | 87 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatolijus Novikovas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatolijus Novikovas's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 54.2% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 61 | 26.9% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 17.6% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Novikovas usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Novikovas usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Novikovas usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Novikovas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Novikovas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Novikovas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 74.0% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 68.7% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 19.3% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.8% | 62.5% |
| b5 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Anatolijus Novikovas's chess games
All 435 games by Anatolijus Novikovas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 150 wins, 128 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 12/13/13 | 31.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 1/9/5 | 6.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Boris Rositsan | 2,220 | ch-LTU Blind and Visually Impaired | C55 |
| Aug 2009 | Monika Tsiganova | 2,190 | Panevezys Open A | B96 |
| Aug 2007 | Domantas Klimciauskas | 2,162 | 20th Panevezys Open | B22 |
| Jan 1999 | Pere Mas Artigas | 2,160 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | A43 |
| Jun 2010 | Sigitas Grigaliunas | 2,118 | Vilnius weekend Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2019 | 38 | 17.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-LTU Blind and Visually Impaired | 2017 | 32 | 26 | 2,119 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 1,985 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2022 | 17 | 7 | 1,888 |
| ch-LTU | 2018 | 17 | 8 | 1,813 |
| Klaipeda | 1990 | 13 | 1.5 | 2,047 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,972 |
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,071 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anatolij Kuvsinov (12 games) · Gintaras Grybas (12 games) · Gediminas Rutkauskas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatolijus Novikovas's chess games?
435 games by Anatolijus Novikovas, from Oct 2004 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 Anatolijus Novikovas has played.
What does Anatolijus Novikovas play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Anatolijus Novikovas opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatolijus Novikovas answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Anatolijus Novikovas play as White?
As White, Anatolijus Novikovas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatolijus Novikovas play as Black?
As Black, Anatolijus Novikovas most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Anatolijus Novikovas's FIDE rating?
Anatolijus Novikovas is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Anatolijus Novikovas played?
Our database contains 435 games by Anatolijus Novikovas, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 128 draws, 157 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatolijus Novikovas?
435 games by Anatolijus Novikovas 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.