Prepare against Kristaps Kretainis
LVA · World #10,109 classical · FIDE ID 11602163
When preparing against Kristaps Kretainis, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Kristaps Kretainis, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristaps Kretainis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristaps Kretainis 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 | 2,168 | 2,292 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,299 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,255 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 47 | 45 | 46 | 34.1% |
| As White | 71 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristaps Kretainis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristaps Kretainis's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 47.9% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 42.3% | 45.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kretainis usually continues c3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kretainis usually continues Bc4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kretainis usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Kretainis usually continues b3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kretainis usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kretainis usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 9 | 26.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 23.5% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Kristaps Kretainis's chess games
All 138 games by Kristaps Kretainis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 45 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,566 | 3rd Riga Old Town Pullman | A06 |
| Apr 2013 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,534 | ch-LAT | B00 |
| Aug 2021 | Toms Kantans | 2,501 | Riga Tech Open A | B01 |
| Aug 2021 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,466 | Riga Tech Rapid Open | B00 |
| May 2017 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,428 | ch-LAT | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT | 2025 | 64 | 33.5 | 2,263 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,108 |
| Palanga Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| Riga Tech Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,359 |
| Riga RTU Rapid Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,072 |
| 3rd Riga Old Town Pullman | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,479 |
| 8th Riga Tech Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,301 |
| chT-LAT | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristaps Kretainis's chess games?
138 games by Kristaps Kretainis, from Oct 2003 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 Kristaps Kretainis has played.
What does Kristaps Kretainis play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Kristaps Kretainis opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristaps Kretainis answers 1...b6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Kristaps Kretainis play as White?
As White, Kristaps Kretainis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristaps Kretainis play as Black?
As Black, Kristaps Kretainis most often plays: Owen Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Kristaps Kretainis's FIDE rating?
Kristaps Kretainis is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Kristaps Kretainis played?
Our database contains 138 games by Kristaps Kretainis, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 45 draws, 46 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristaps Kretainis?
138 games by Kristaps Kretainis 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.