Prepare against Gintautas Jurgis Plunge
Lithuania · World #63,307 classical · FIDE ID 12800627
When preparing against Gintautas Jurgis Plunge, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 30.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Gintautas Jurgis Plunge, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gintautas Jurgis Plunge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gintautas Jurgis Plunge 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 | 1,844 | 2,202 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 2,072 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,042 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 54 | 42 | 59 | 34.8% |
| As White | 80 | 29 | 21 | 30 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 71.3% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 17.5% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Plunge usually continues c3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Plunge usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Plunge usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Plunge usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Plunge usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 67.6% | 37.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 17.6% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 29.0% | 72.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Gintautas Jurgis Plunge's chess games
All 155 games by Gintautas Jurgis Plunge in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 42 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Antti Virtanen | 2,332 | Sea Festival | A08 |
| Mar 2009 | Vitalij Novikov | 2,325 | 4th chT-LTU 0809 | B31 |
| Jan 1995 | Roman Burstein | 2,265 | Katowice Open | A50 |
| Mar 2014 | Algimantas Arulis | 2,095 | chT-LTU | D00 |
| Jan 2000 | Gintautas Petraitis | 2,071 | Marijampole Open B | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2021 | 21 | 13 | 2,081 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2008 | 16 | 7 | 2,056 |
| 38th Plunge Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| 5th Baltija Cup Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| 37th Panevezys Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,747 |
| Baltija Cup Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| 4th Baltija Cup Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gintautas Jurgis Plunge's chess games?
155 games by Gintautas Jurgis Plunge, from Apr 2003 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 Gintautas Jurgis Plunge has played.
What does Gintautas Jurgis Plunge play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Gintautas Jurgis Plunge opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gintautas Jurgis Plunge answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Gintautas Jurgis Plunge play as White?
As White, Gintautas Jurgis Plunge's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gintautas Jurgis Plunge play as Black?
As Black, Gintautas Jurgis Plunge most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Gintautas Jurgis Plunge's FIDE rating?
Gintautas Jurgis Plunge is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Gintautas Jurgis Plunge played?
Our database contains 155 games by Gintautas Jurgis Plunge, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 42 draws, 59 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gintautas Jurgis Plunge?
155 games by Gintautas Jurgis Plunge 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.