Prepare against Justas Kraucenka
Lithuania · World #88,378 classical · FIDE ID 12835790
When preparing against Justas Kraucenka, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 51 games by Justas Kraucenka, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justas Kraucenka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justas Kraucenka 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 | 1,763 | 1,763 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,721 | 1,772 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,692 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 8 | 27 | 31.4% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 61.5% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 38.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kraucenka usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kraucenka usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kraucenka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kraucenka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kraucenka usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kraucenka usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Justas Kraucenka's chess games
All 51 games by Justas Kraucenka in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Leonardo Lopes Dos Santos | 1,930 | World Cadets U12 2024 | C01 |
| Nov 2024 | Milo Yin | 1,925 | World Cadets U12 2024 | C00 |
| Jun 2026 | Popov,Aleksandr And | 1,831 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | C54 |
| Nov 2024 | Simiyu Jadon | 1,784 | World Cadets U12 2024 | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Lee,Gyuyeon | 1,737 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,849 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,382 |
| 19th Klaipeda Sea Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,384 |
| ch-LTU 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,619 |
| TCh-LTU | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,622 |
| 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,630 |
| 40th ECC Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justas Kraucenka's chess games?
51 games by Justas Kraucenka, from Jun 2018 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 Justas Kraucenka has played.
What does Justas Kraucenka play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Justas Kraucenka opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justas Kraucenka answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Justas Kraucenka play as White?
As White, Justas Kraucenka's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justas Kraucenka play as Black?
As Black, Justas Kraucenka most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Justas Kraucenka's FIDE rating?
Justas Kraucenka is currently rated 1,763 in classical chess, 1,721 in rapid and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Justas Kraucenka played?
Our database contains 51 games by Justas Kraucenka, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justas Kraucenka?
51 games by Justas Kraucenka 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.