Prepare against Dominykas Kuslikis
Lithuania · World #38,288 classical · FIDE ID 12840513
When preparing against Dominykas Kuslikis, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Dominykas Kuslikis, covering Aug 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dominykas Kuslikis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominykas Kuslikis 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 | 1,943 | 1,943 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 2,064 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 42.9% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominykas Kuslikis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominykas Kuslikis's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 69.4% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Kuslikis usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kuslikis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kuslikis usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kuslikis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kuslikis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Dominykas Kuslikis's chess games
All 35 games by Dominykas Kuslikis in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - Aug 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Domas Norkunas | 1,903 | ch-LTU 2026 | A50 |
| Feb 2026 | Tadas Navickas | 1,822 | 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | E66 |
| Feb 2026 | Oleg Burdin | 1,734 | 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | D30 |
| Mar 2026 | Aronas Peciura | 1,542 | ch-LTU 2026 | B11 |
| Mar 2026 | Gediminas Ragainis | 1,534 | ch-LTU 2026 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| 42nd Plunge Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,389 |
| Plunge Open B 43rd | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,594 |
| 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| 41st Plunge Open B | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,080 |
| ch-Taujenai rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,551 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominykas Kuslikis's chess games?
35 games by Dominykas Kuslikis, from Aug 2020 to Aug 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 Dominykas Kuslikis has played.
What does Dominykas Kuslikis play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Dominykas Kuslikis opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominykas Kuslikis answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Dominykas Kuslikis play as White?
As White, Dominykas Kuslikis's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominykas Kuslikis play as Black?
As Black, Dominykas Kuslikis most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Dominykas Kuslikis's FIDE rating?
Dominykas Kuslikis is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dominykas Kuslikis played?
Our database contains 35 games by Dominykas Kuslikis, covering Aug 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominykas Kuslikis?
35 games by Dominykas Kuslikis 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.