Prepare against Kestutis Vasylius
Lithuania · World #17,912 classical · FIDE ID 12803294
Our database contains 268 games by Kestutis Vasylius, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kestutis Vasylius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kestutis Vasylius 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 | 2,076 | 2,124 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,116 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,172 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 98 | 66 | 104 | 36.6% |
| As White | 126 | 55 | 32 | 39 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 142 | 43 | 34 | 65 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kestutis Vasylius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kestutis Vasylius's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 98.4% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vasylius usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vasylius usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vasylius usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Vasylius usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 81.2% | 39.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 14.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 74.0% | 43.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 14.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Kestutis Vasylius's chess games
All 268 games by Kestutis Vasylius in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 98 wins, 66 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Kristaps Kalnins | 2,362 | ch-EST U26 | C41 |
| Mar 2023 | Tautvydas Vedrickas | 2,358 | chT-LTU | B15 |
| Jan 2025 | Roman Burstein | 2,284 | TCh-LTU | B41 |
| May 2014 | Laura Rogule | 2,283 | ch-EST U26 | B80 |
| Jan 2011 | Sergej Drozdov | 2,242 | chT-LTU 1011 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 37 | 16 | 2,108 |
| Plunge Open | 2007 | 33 | 7.5 | 1,896 |
| ch-LTU U20 | 2008 | 17 | 10 | 2,098 |
| ch-Plunge | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,966 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,141 |
| Vilnius Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 31st Plunge Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| 23rd Plateliai Open | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kestutis Vasylius's chess games?
268 games by Kestutis Vasylius, from Oct 2004 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 Vasylius has played.
What does Kestutis Vasylius play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Kestutis Vasylius opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kestutis Vasylius answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Kestutis Vasylius play as White?
As White, Kestutis Vasylius's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kestutis Vasylius play as Black?
As Black, Kestutis Vasylius most often plays: Horwitz Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Kestutis Vasylius's FIDE rating?
Kestutis Vasylius is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Kestutis Vasylius played?
Our database contains 268 games by Kestutis Vasylius, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 66 draws, 104 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kestutis Vasylius?
268 games by Kestutis Vasylius 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.