Prepare against Karolis Gavenavicius
Lithuania · World #9,867 classical · FIDE ID 12838373
Our database contains 96 games by Karolis Gavenavicius, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karolis Gavenavicius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karolis Gavenavicius 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 | 2,172 | 2,172 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,227 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,099 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 40 | 29 | 27 | 41.7% |
| As White | 47 | 26 | 9 | 12 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karolis Gavenavicius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karolis Gavenavicius's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 63.8% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 23.4% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 56.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Gavenavicius usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Gavenavicius usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gavenavicius usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 68.2% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Gavenavicius usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Gavenavicius usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Gavenavicius usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 43.5% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 43.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
Karolis Gavenavicius's chess games
All 96 games by Karolis Gavenavicius in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 40 wins, 29 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Juras Mickevicius | 2,266 | Vilnius Elite Open | E05 |
| Jan 2025 | Gytis Vaicekauskas | 2,200 | TCh-LTU | B10 |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandras Salna | 2,199 | 18th Baltija Cup | D30 |
| Oct 2023 | Sigitas Kalvaitis | 2,147 | ch-Taujenai rapid | B15 |
| Jun 2022 | Sofia Blokhin | 2,068 | 18th Baltija Cup | A94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Blitz tournament RAPID | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,051 |
| Vilnius Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| 43rd Plunge Open A | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,129 |
| 9th Irena Warakomska Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,135 |
| Vilnius Elite Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,917 |
| ch-LTU U14 Rapid | 2021 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,639 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open C | 2018 | 7 | 2 | – |
| ch-LTU sf | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karolis Gavenavicius's chess games?
96 games by Karolis Gavenavicius, from May 2019 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 Karolis Gavenavicius has played.
What does Karolis Gavenavicius play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Karolis Gavenavicius opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karolis Gavenavicius answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Karolis Gavenavicius play as White?
As White, Karolis Gavenavicius's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karolis Gavenavicius play as Black?
As Black, Karolis Gavenavicius most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Karolis Gavenavicius's FIDE rating?
Karolis Gavenavicius is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Karolis Gavenavicius played?
Our database contains 96 games by Karolis Gavenavicius, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 29 draws, 27 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karolis Gavenavicius?
96 games by Karolis Gavenavicius 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.