Prepare against Kestutis Simkunas
Lithuania · World #46,865 classical · FIDE ID 12806145
Our database contains 51 games by Kestutis Simkunas, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kestutis Simkunas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kestutis Simkunas 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 | 1,906 | 1,920 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,860 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,834 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 43.1% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kestutis Simkunas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kestutis Simkunas's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 100.0% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 60.4% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Simkunas usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Simkunas usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Simkunas usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Kestutis Simkunas's chess games
All 51 games by Kestutis Simkunas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Laimutis Mikenas | 2,013 | 28th Panevezys Open A | A26 |
| Aug 2015 | Graziano Ottolini | 1,996 | 28th Panevezys Open A | B08 |
| Aug 2015 | Arturas Voroblievas | 1,906 | 28th Panevezys Open A | A29 |
| Aug 2015 | Zivile Urbonaviciute | 1,870 | 28th Panevezys Open A | B07 |
| Apr 2009 | Leonas Ramanauskas | 1,810 | Panevezys Cesnauskas Memorial B | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panevezys Open B | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 1,747 |
| Panevezys Cesnauskas Memorial B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
| 26th Panevezys Open B | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,657 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,629 |
| 28th Panevezys Open A | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,129 |
| Panevezys Open U2200 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kestutis Simkunas's chess games?
51 games by Kestutis Simkunas, from Jul 2009 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 Simkunas has played.
What does Kestutis Simkunas play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Kestutis Simkunas opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kestutis Simkunas answers 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Kestutis Simkunas play as White?
As White, Kestutis Simkunas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kestutis Simkunas play as Black?
As Black, Kestutis Simkunas most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Kestutis Simkunas's FIDE rating?
Kestutis Simkunas is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Kestutis Simkunas played?
Our database contains 51 games by Kestutis Simkunas, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kestutis Simkunas?
51 games by Kestutis Simkunas 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.