Prepare against Gustas Morkunas
FM · Lithuania · World #3,088 classical · FIDE ID 12831026
Our database contains 453 games by Gustas Morkunas, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gustas Morkunas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustas Morkunas 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 | 2,335 | 2,353 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,305 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,330 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 186 | 84 | 183 | 41.1% |
| As White | 232 | 102 | 33 | 97 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 221 | 84 | 51 | 86 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustas Morkunas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustas Morkunas's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 187 | 80.6% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 45 | 19.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Morkunas usually continues Nf3 (49.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Morkunas usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Morkunas usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Morkunas usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Morkunas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Morkunas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 63.6% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 30 | 28.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 63.2% | 46.9% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 34.2% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Gustas Morkunas's chess games
All 453 games by Gustas Morkunas in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 186 wins, 84 draws, 183 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 26 | 14/1/11 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 20/11/22 | 37.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jankovic,A | 2,560 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A54 |
| Oct 2025 | Matej Sebenik | 2,505 | 25th European Teams | E06 |
| Apr 2026 | Jachym Nemec | 2,482 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D27 |
| Aug 2023 | Wei Ming Kevin Goh | 2,473 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jul 2024 | Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov | 2,466 | Titled Tue Early | C76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 172 | 85 | 2,223 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 24 | 14 | 1,970 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,206 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,364 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-Taujenai rapid | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,956 |
| ch-LTU Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustas Morkunas's chess games?
453 games by Gustas Morkunas, from Jun 2017 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 Gustas Morkunas has played.
What does Gustas Morkunas play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Gustas Morkunas opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustas Morkunas answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Gustas Morkunas play as White?
As White, Gustas Morkunas's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustas Morkunas play as Black?
As Black, Gustas Morkunas most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 37.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Gustas Morkunas's FIDE rating?
Gustas Morkunas is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gustas Morkunas played?
Our database contains 453 games by Gustas Morkunas, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 84 draws, 183 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustas Morkunas?
453 games by Gustas Morkunas 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.