Prepare against Arnas Povilas Zukauskas
Lithuania · World #19,205 classical · FIDE ID 12808180
Our database contains 257 games by Arnas Povilas Zukauskas, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arnas Povilas Zukauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arnas Povilas Zukauskas 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 | 2,064 | 2,142 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 2,145 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,193 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 103 | 73 | 81 | 40.1% |
| As White | 127 | 55 | 35 | 37 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 130 | 48 | 38 | 44 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arnas Povilas Zukauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arnas Povilas Zukauskas's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 73.2% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 17 | 13.4% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.7% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 86.7% | 71.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 52.8% | 48.2% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 34.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Arnas Povilas Zukauskas's chess games
All 257 games by Arnas Povilas Zukauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 103 wins, 73 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 20/8/5 | 60.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Vladimir Karasev | 2,367 | Kaunas Butnorius 70 Open | B84 |
| Dec 2017 | Alan Tate | 2,358 | ch-EU blitz | B81 |
| May 2021 | Andrius Brazdzionis | 2,333 | chT-LTU | B26 |
| Aug 2016 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,313 | Kaunas Butnorius 70 Open | B40 |
| Nov 2019 | Vytautas Vaznonis | 2,278 | chT-LTU Rapid | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2023 | 45 | 21.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-LTU U16 | 2015 | 19 | 10 | 1,742 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,037 |
| ch-LTU | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-LTU U14 | 2014 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2016 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,843 |
| Palanga Baltija Open A | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| 34th Plunge Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arnas Povilas Zukauskas's chess games?
257 games by Arnas Povilas Zukauskas, from Nov 2011 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 Arnas Povilas Zukauskas has played.
What does Arnas Povilas Zukauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Arnas Povilas Zukauskas opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arnas Povilas Zukauskas answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Arnas Povilas Zukauskas play as White?
As White, Arnas Povilas Zukauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arnas Povilas Zukauskas play as Black?
As Black, Arnas Povilas Zukauskas most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Arnas Povilas Zukauskas's FIDE rating?
Arnas Povilas Zukauskas is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Arnas Povilas Zukauskas played?
Our database contains 257 games by Arnas Povilas Zukauskas, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 73 draws, 81 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arnas Povilas Zukauskas?
257 games by Arnas Povilas Zukauskas 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.