Prepare against Arvydas Mickus
Lithuania · World #19,582 classical · FIDE ID 12803138
Our database contains 45 games by Arvydas Mickus, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arvydas Mickus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arvydas Mickus 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 | 2,061 | 2,207 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 2,139 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,139 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arvydas Mickus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arvydas Mickus's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 66.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Mickus usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mickus usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Mickus usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.a3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Mickus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Arvydas Mickus's chess games
All 45 games by Arvydas Mickus in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Sergej Drozdov | 2,222 | chT2-LTU 0708 | E01 |
| Jan 2003 | Gintautas Petraitis | 2,105 | Sea Festival | B22 |
| Mar 2009 | Gintaras Grybas | 2,063 | chT-LTU 0809 fin A 4th | B10 |
| Nov 2007 | Diana Pazeriene | 2,062 | chT2-LTU 0708 | D26 |
| Jan 2010 | Raimundas Kisielius | 1,989 | chT2-LTU | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-LTU 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,194 |
| Sea Festival | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| chT2-LTU | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
| chT2-LTU 1011 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,084 |
| chT-LTU 4th 0809 Pre Group A | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-LTU | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| chT-LTU 0809 fin A 4th | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,116 |
| chT-LTU Final-D 0607 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arvydas Mickus's chess games?
45 games by Arvydas Mickus, from Jul 2007 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 Arvydas Mickus has played.
What does Arvydas Mickus play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Arvydas Mickus opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arvydas Mickus answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Arvydas Mickus play as White?
As White, Arvydas Mickus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arvydas Mickus play as Black?
As Black, Arvydas Mickus most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Arvydas Mickus's FIDE rating?
Arvydas Mickus is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Arvydas Mickus played?
Our database contains 45 games by Arvydas Mickus, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arvydas Mickus?
45 games by Arvydas Mickus 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.