Prepare against Darius Zagorskis
GM · Lithuania · World #1,827 classical · FIDE ID 12800120
Our database contains 744 games by Darius Zagorskis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Darius Zagorskis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darius Zagorskis 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 | 2,392 | 2,519 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,497 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,395 | 2,484 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 744 | 292 | 340 | 112 | 39.2% |
| As White | 362 | 165 | 162 | 35 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 382 | 127 | 178 | 77 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darius Zagorskis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darius Zagorskis's side.
First moves as White (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 209 | 57.7% | 71.3% |
| c4 | 83 | 22.9% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 15.7% | 58.8% |
| g3 | 12 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 71.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Zagorskis usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Zagorskis usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zagorskis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Zagorskis usually continues Nc3 (78.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Zagorskis usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zagorskis usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 146 | 80.2% | 59.2% |
| d6 | 28 | 15.4% | 48.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 80.6% | 50.5% |
| d6 | 17 | 12.7% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Darius Zagorskis's chess games
All 744 games by Darius Zagorskis 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: 292 wins, 340 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 45 | 22/20/3 | 48.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 39 | 12/27/0 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 30 | 11/14/5 | 36.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 18/9/2 | 62.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/8/1 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 20/16/14 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 48 | 18/20/10 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 5/27/5 | 13.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| A33 | English Opening | 22 | 7/11/4 | 31.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | David W L Howell | 2,633 | 18th chT-EU | D78 |
| Nov 2011 | Dragan Solak | 2,629 | 18th chT-EU | A07 |
| Jan 1998 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,595 | Roskilde Open | D47 |
| Jan 1998 | Nick De Firmian | 2,590 | Roskilde Open | B92 |
| Nov 2002 | Anatoli Vaisser | 2,581 | Olympiad-35 | E50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2013 | 123 | 76.5 | 2,484 |
| chT-LTU | 2023 | 45 | 26 | 2,355 |
| Sala Open | 1994 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,536 |
| Baltic zt | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,355 |
| 6th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | 2006 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,504 |
| Bonn GSK | 1996 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,431 |
| Vilnius Mikenas Memorial Open | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,627 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vidmantas Malisauskas (14 games) · Sarunas Sulskis (13 games) · Gediminas Sarakauskas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darius Zagorskis's chess games?
744 games by Darius Zagorskis, 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 Darius Zagorskis has played.
What does Darius Zagorskis play on the first move as White?
Across 362 games with White in our database, Darius Zagorskis opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darius Zagorskis answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Darius Zagorskis play as White?
As White, Darius Zagorskis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 36.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 362 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darius Zagorskis play as Black?
As Black, Darius Zagorskis most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 13.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 382 games.
What is Darius Zagorskis's FIDE rating?
Darius Zagorskis is currently rated 2,392 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,395 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Darius Zagorskis played?
Our database contains 744 games by Darius Zagorskis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 340 draws, 112 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darius Zagorskis?
744 games by Darius Zagorskis 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.