Prepare against Gytis Vaicekauskas
CM · Lithuania · World #8,631 classical · FIDE ID 12805459
When preparing against Gytis Vaicekauskas, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 459 games by Gytis Vaicekauskas, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gytis Vaicekauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gytis Vaicekauskas 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 | 2,193 | 2,238 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,245 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,235 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 194 | 94 | 171 | 42.3% |
| As White | 233 | 111 | 44 | 78 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 226 | 83 | 50 | 93 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gytis Vaicekauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gytis Vaicekauskas's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 93.1% | 56.9% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 4.3% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vaicekauskas usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vaicekauskas usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vaicekauskas usually continues d4 (56.1% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 4% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (70% of these games) — Vaicekauskas usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Vaicekauskas usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Vaicekauskas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 90 | 82.6% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 12.8% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 68.7% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 23 | 27.7% | 43.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Gytis Vaicekauskas's chess games
All 459 games by Gytis Vaicekauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 194 wins, 94 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 4/1/16 | 19.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,428 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Jan 2018 | Tautvydas Vedrickas | 2,420 | chT-LTU | A84 |
| Jun 2012 | Vitalijs Samolins | 2,412 | Baltija Cup | C56 |
| Dec 2017 | Giso Jahncke | 2,403 | ch-EU blitz | A30 |
| Aug 2012 | Nikolaos Galopoulos | 2,402 | 51st Wch U20 | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 68 | 33.5 | 2,210 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 56 | 31 | 2,212 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2015 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-LTU | 2017 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,142 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 2,220 |
| Wch U14 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 1,930 |
| 23rd ch-EU U18 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,193 |
| 23rd Plateliai Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gytis Vaicekauskas's chess games?
459 games by Gytis Vaicekauskas, from Oct 2007 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 Gytis Vaicekauskas has played.
What does Gytis Vaicekauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Gytis Vaicekauskas opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gytis Vaicekauskas answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Gytis Vaicekauskas play as White?
As White, Gytis Vaicekauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gytis Vaicekauskas play as Black?
As Black, Gytis Vaicekauskas most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Gytis Vaicekauskas's FIDE rating?
Gytis Vaicekauskas is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Gytis Vaicekauskas played?
Our database contains 459 games by Gytis Vaicekauskas, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 94 draws, 171 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gytis Vaicekauskas?
459 games by Gytis Vaicekauskas 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.