Prepare against Juras Mickevicius
FM · Lithuania · World #2,766 classical · FIDE ID 12801402
When preparing against Juras Mickevicius, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 387 games by Juras Mickevicius, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juras Mickevicius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juras Mickevicius 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 | 2,349 | 2,354 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,370 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,345 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 164 | 134 | 89 | 42.4% |
| As White | 193 | 96 | 59 | 38 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 194 | 68 | 75 | 51 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juras Mickevicius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juras Mickevicius's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 96.4% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mickevicius usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mickevicius usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Mickevicius usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Mickevicius usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mickevicius usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mickevicius usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 42.6% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 37 | 39.4% | 54.1% |
| g6 | 12 | 12.8% | 79.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 56.9% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 14 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Juras Mickevicius's chess games
All 387 games by Juras Mickevicius in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 164 wins, 134 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 43 | 22/15/6 | 51.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 30 | 17/10/3 | 56.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Gabor Papp | 2,602 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | A40 |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Khalifman | 2,577 | ch-EU rapid | A58 |
| Dec 2019 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,559 | ch-EU blitz | A63 |
| Aug 2022 | Titas Stremavicius | 2,526 | 11th Riga Tech Open | D63 |
| Dec 2019 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,523 | ch-EU blitz | E52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 78 | 49.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 51 | 34 | 2,210 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 26 | 16 | 2,157 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,379 |
| ch-LTU Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,152 |
| Marijampole Open | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
| Vilnius IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,476 |
| ch-Taujenai rapid | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juras Mickevicius's chess games?
387 games by Juras Mickevicius, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Juras Mickevicius has played.
What does Juras Mickevicius play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Juras Mickevicius opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juras Mickevicius answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Juras Mickevicius play as White?
As White, Juras Mickevicius's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juras Mickevicius play as Black?
As Black, Juras Mickevicius most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); French Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Juras Mickevicius's FIDE rating?
Juras Mickevicius is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Juras Mickevicius played?
Our database contains 387 games by Juras Mickevicius, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 134 draws, 89 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juras Mickevicius?
387 games by Juras Mickevicius 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.