Prepare against Donatas Jocius
Ireland · World #54,128 classical · FIDE ID 2509032
Our database contains 35 games by Donatas Jocius, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Donatas Jocius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Donatas Jocius 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 | 1,877 | 1,916 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,885 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,867 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Donatas Jocius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Donatas Jocius's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Jocius usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Jocius usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Jocius usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Jocius usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Jocius usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Donatas Jocius's chess games
All 35 games by Donatas Jocius in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Vsevolod Dzjuba | 2,283 | Birstonas Open | B33 |
| Apr 2019 | Jacob Flynn | 2,011 | Dublin Irish Open | D90 |
| Jan 2016 | Padraig Sheehy | 1,826 | Gonzaga Masters | C40 |
| Apr 2019 | Gagik Avetisyan | 1,474 | Dublin Irish Open | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| Birstonas Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,148 |
| Klaipeda 750 Jubilee | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Gonzaga Masters | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,730 |
| chT-LTU | 2000 | 4 | 1 | 2,104 |
| ch-IRL First Weekend Major | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,770 |
| ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Donatas Jocius's chess games?
35 games by Donatas Jocius, from Jun 2015 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 Donatas Jocius has played.
What does Donatas Jocius play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Donatas Jocius opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Donatas Jocius answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games).
What openings does Donatas Jocius play as White?
As White, Donatas Jocius's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Donatas Jocius play as Black?
As Black, Donatas Jocius most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Donatas Jocius's FIDE rating?
Donatas Jocius is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Donatas Jocius played?
Our database contains 35 games by Donatas Jocius, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Donatas Jocius?
35 games by Donatas Jocius 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.