Prepare against Giedrius Jankus
Lithuania · World #70,416 classical · FIDE ID 12810983
When preparing against Giedrius Jankus, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 51.7% over 29 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Giedrius Jankus, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giedrius Jankus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giedrius Jankus 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 | 1,820 | 1,837 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,907 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,785 | 1,829 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 66 | 35 | 62 | 40.5% |
| As White | 83 | 33 | 16 | 34 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 33 | 19 | 28 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giedrius Jankus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giedrius Jankus's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 88.0% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jankus usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Jankus usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Jankus usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Jankus usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Jankus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Jankus usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 33.3% | 69.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 46.7% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Giedrius Jankus's chess games
All 163 games by Giedrius Jankus in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 66 wins, 35 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 29 | 15/7/7 | 51.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Sergej Drozdov | 2,201 | ch-Klaipeda | A45 |
| Jan 2018 | Antanas Lileikis | 1,986 | chT-LTU | D01 |
| Mar 2019 | Vidmantas Stasius | 1,962 | ch-Klaipeda | C11 |
| Dec 2017 | Marija Sibajeva | 1,932 | Klaipeda New Year | D02 |
| Feb 2018 | Andrius Ogiala | 1,910 | ch-Klaipeda | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Klaipeda | 2022 | 49 | 19 | 1,770 |
| Klaipeda Boksto Open | 2016 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 1,712 |
| Klaipeda Rooks Cup | 2020 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,619 |
| Klaipeda New Year | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-Klaipeda sf | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
| Baltija Cup | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Palanga Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,717 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gleb Pidluznij (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giedrius Jankus's chess games?
163 games by Giedrius Jankus, from Mar 2013 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 Giedrius Jankus has played.
What does Giedrius Jankus play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Giedrius Jankus opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giedrius Jankus answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Giedrius Jankus play as White?
As White, Giedrius Jankus's most-played openings in our database are: London System (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giedrius Jankus play as Black?
As Black, Giedrius Jankus most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Giedrius Jankus's FIDE rating?
Giedrius Jankus is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,785 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Giedrius Jankus played?
Our database contains 163 games by Giedrius Jankus, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 35 draws, 62 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giedrius Jankus?
163 games by Giedrius Jankus 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.