Prepare against Gediminas Rutkauskas
Lithuania · World #62,883 classical · FIDE ID 12801917
When preparing against Gediminas Rutkauskas, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 272 games by Gediminas Rutkauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gediminas Rutkauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gediminas Rutkauskas 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 | 1,846 | 2,078 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 93 | 73 | 106 | 34.2% |
| As White | 139 | 50 | 40 | 49 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 133 | 43 | 33 | 57 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gediminas Rutkauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gediminas Rutkauskas's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 71.2% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 22 | 15.8% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.6% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rutkauskas usually continues Nf3 (47.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rutkauskas usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rutkauskas usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Rutkauskas usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Rutkauskas usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Rutkauskas usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 50.8% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 29 | 44.6% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 79.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.8% | 43.8% |
| b5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Gediminas Rutkauskas's chess games
All 272 games by Gediminas Rutkauskas 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: 93 wins, 73 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Zlatko Hevir | 2,185 | 11th IBCA-ol blind | B12 |
| Jan 1999 | Dieter Riegler | 2,180 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | E92 |
| May 2012 | Boris Rositsan | 2,166 | blind ch-Lithuania | B46 |
| Jan 1999 | Anton Lindenmair | 2,140 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | A48 |
| Jul 1998 | Eckhard Kroeger | 2,135 | 9th IBCA Wch blind | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU Blind and Visually Impaired | 2018 | 38 | 20.5 | 1,901 |
| chT-LTU | 2019 | 32 | 12.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-LTU | 2000 | 18 | 7 | 2,128 |
| 09th IBCA-ol blind | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,038 |
| Vilnius-ch blind and visually impaired | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,779 |
| Vilnius Braille Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,980 |
| 11th IBCA-ol blind | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,194 |
| Vilnius Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,954 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gintaras Grybas (12 games) · Anatolij Kuvsinov (10 games) · Anatolijus Novikovas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gediminas Rutkauskas's chess games?
272 games by Gediminas Rutkauskas, 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 Gediminas Rutkauskas has played.
What does Gediminas Rutkauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Gediminas Rutkauskas opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gediminas Rutkauskas answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gediminas Rutkauskas play as White?
As White, Gediminas Rutkauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gediminas Rutkauskas play as Black?
As Black, Gediminas Rutkauskas most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Gediminas Rutkauskas's FIDE rating?
Gediminas Rutkauskas is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Gediminas Rutkauskas played?
Our database contains 272 games by Gediminas Rutkauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 73 draws, 106 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gediminas Rutkauskas?
272 games by Gediminas Rutkauskas 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.