Prepare against Kestutis Kadonas
Lithuania · World #84,297 classical · FIDE ID 12806226
When preparing against Kestutis Kadonas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 36.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Kestutis Kadonas, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kestutis Kadonas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kestutis Kadonas 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 | 1,771 | 1,843 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,857 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,864 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 37 | 9 | 54 | 37.0% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 3 | 26 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 18 | 6 | 28 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kestutis Kadonas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kestutis Kadonas's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 100.0% | 42.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kadonas usually continues f4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kadonas usually continues f4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kadonas usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Kestutis Kadonas's chess games
All 100 games by Kestutis Kadonas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 37 wins, 9 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 11/4/15 | 36.7% |
| E65 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Andrius Mulevicius | 1,970 | Baltic Amateur Open | C00 |
| Mar 2014 | Arturas Mecelis | 1,961 | Baltic Amateur Open | B07 |
| Feb 2014 | Darius Juodzevicius | 1,946 | ch-LTU sf | B08 |
| Nov 2011 | Alexis Duenas | 1,915 | Vilnius Open | C37 |
| Dec 2012 | Zigmas Macionis | 1,878 | 2nd Vilnius Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2016 | 40 | 16 | 1,795 |
| ch-LTU | 2017 | 26 | 9 | 1,631 |
| 2nd Vilnius Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| Vilnius Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| Baltic Amateur Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-Vilnius final | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 1,971 |
| 3rd Prague Summer Open A | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,822 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,098 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kestutis Kadonas's chess games?
100 games by Kestutis Kadonas, from Jan 2012 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 Kestutis Kadonas has played.
What does Kestutis Kadonas play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Kestutis Kadonas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kestutis Kadonas answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kestutis Kadonas play as White?
As White, Kestutis Kadonas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (18 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Gambit (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kestutis Kadonas play as Black?
As Black, Kestutis Kadonas most often plays: Pirc Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Kestutis Kadonas's FIDE rating?
Kestutis Kadonas is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Kestutis Kadonas played?
Our database contains 100 games by Kestutis Kadonas, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 9 draws, 54 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kestutis Kadonas?
100 games by Kestutis Kadonas 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.