Prepare against Gabija Simkunaite
WFM · Lithuania · World #22,802 classical · FIDE ID 12808253
When preparing against Gabija Simkunaite, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 359 games by Gabija Simkunaite, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gabija Simkunaite's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabija Simkunaite 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 | 2,035 | 2,046 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,093 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,052 | 2,093 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 142 | 91 | 126 | 39.6% |
| As White | 184 | 71 | 53 | 60 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 175 | 71 | 38 | 66 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabija Simkunaite's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabija Simkunaite's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 97.3% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Simkunaite usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Simkunaite usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Simkunaite usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Simkunaite usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Simkunaite usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Simkunaite usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 45.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 42 | 44.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.4% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 51.7% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 25 | 41.7% | 56.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Gabija Simkunaite's chess games
All 359 games by Gabija Simkunaite in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Sep 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: 142 wins, 91 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 34 | 12/8/14 | 35.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Meri Arabidze | 2,426 | Olympiad Women-44 | B40 |
| Nov 2021 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,385 | 23rd chT-EU w | B13 |
| Nov 2021 | Natacha Benmesbah | 2,256 | 23rd chT-EU w | B07 |
| Sep 2021 | Matas Indriunas | 2,205 | ch-LTU sf | B06 |
| Nov 2021 | Svetlana Sucikova | 2,197 | 23rd chT-EU w | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU w | 2023 | 47 | 29 | 1,847 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 34 | 18.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-LTU U14 Girls | 2015 | 21 | 10 | 1,413 |
| ch-LTU U16 Girls | 2017 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,497 |
| 38th Wch U20 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,745 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,090 |
| chT-LTU w | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabija Simkunaite's chess games?
359 games by Gabija Simkunaite, from Jan 2013 to Sep 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 Gabija Simkunaite has played.
What does Gabija Simkunaite play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Gabija Simkunaite opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabija Simkunaite answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Gabija Simkunaite play as White?
As White, Gabija Simkunaite's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabija Simkunaite play as Black?
As Black, Gabija Simkunaite most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Gabija Simkunaite's FIDE rating?
Gabija Simkunaite is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,052 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Gabija Simkunaite played?
Our database contains 359 games by Gabija Simkunaite, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 91 draws, 126 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabija Simkunaite?
359 games by Gabija Simkunaite 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.