Prepare against Karolis Juksta
IM · Lithuania · World #1,782 classical · FIDE ID 12809039
Our database contains 764 games by Karolis Juksta, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karolis Juksta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karolis Juksta 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 | 2,395 | 2,438 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,344 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,352 | 2,374 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 764 | 338 | 223 | 203 | 44.2% |
| As White | 377 | 187 | 98 | 92 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 387 | 151 | 125 | 111 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karolis Juksta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karolis Juksta's side.
First moves as White (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 362 | 96.0% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Juksta usually continues c4 (63.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Juksta usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Juksta usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Juksta usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Juksta usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Juksta usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 168 | 89.8% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 6.4% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 85 | 68.0% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 40 | 32.0% | 45.0% |
Karolis Juksta's chess games
All 764 games by Karolis Juksta in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 338 wins, 223 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 70 | 35/18/17 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 36 | 21/9/6 | 58.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 17/5/5 | 63.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 54 | 23/15/16 | 42.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 39 | 16/12/11 | 41.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 35 | 18/13/4 | 51.4% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 5/11/11 | 18.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Jingyao Tin | 2,583 | US Masters Open | D36 |
| Aug 2021 | Emre Can | 2,569 | 21st ch-EU | E20 |
| Dec 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,564 | World Blitz 2024 | A84 |
| May 2022 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,536 | ch-LTU | D35 |
| Sep 2021 | Alessio Valsecchi | 2,527 | 21st ch-EU | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2024 | 72 | 45 | 2,335 |
| chT-LTU | 2022 | 37 | 22 | 2,218 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2022 | 27 | 16 | 2,225 |
| ch-LTU U14 | 2017 | 25 | 15.5 | 1,779 |
| Panevezys Elite Open | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,250 |
| Panevezys Kveinys Memorial Open | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 2,264 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2020 | 18 | 12 | 2,293 |
| ch-LTU U12 | 2015 | 16 | 12 | 1,745 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomas Laurusas (16 games) · Pijus Stremavicius (12 games) · Andrius Brazdzionis (11 games) · Aras Vardanyan (11 games) · Paulius Pultinevicius (11 games) · Matas Indriunas (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karolis Juksta's chess games?
764 games by Karolis Juksta, from Jan 2013 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 Juksta has played.
What does Karolis Juksta play on the first move as White?
Across 377 games with White in our database, Karolis Juksta opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karolis Juksta answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Karolis Juksta play as White?
As White, Karolis Juksta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (70 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (36 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 377 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karolis Juksta play as Black?
As Black, Karolis Juksta most often plays: Horwitz Defense (54 games, 42.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (39 games, 41.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (35 games, 51.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 387 games.
What is Karolis Juksta's FIDE rating?
Karolis Juksta is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,352 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Karolis Juksta played?
Our database contains 764 games by Karolis Juksta, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 338 wins, 223 draws, 203 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karolis Juksta?
764 games by Karolis Juksta 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.