Prepare against Laimonas Sabaliauskas
Lithuania · World #23,150 classical · FIDE ID 12804398
When preparing against Laimonas Sabaliauskas, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 53 games by Laimonas Sabaliauskas, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Laimonas Sabaliauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laimonas Sabaliauskas 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 | 2,032 | 2,032 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,081 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,983 | 1,997 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 43.4% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laimonas Sabaliauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laimonas Sabaliauskas's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 39.3% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sabaliauskas usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Sabaliauskas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sabaliauskas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sabaliauskas usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sabaliauskas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sabaliauskas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Laimonas Sabaliauskas's chess games
All 53 games by Laimonas Sabaliauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Sigitas Kalvaitis | 2,309 | 31st Plunge Open | C55 |
| Jun 2008 | Narvydas Buzas | 1,942 | 5th Baltija Cup Open | B40 |
| Jul 2007 | Gintautas Barsciauskas | 1,941 | 28th Plunge Open B | B10 |
| Jun 2008 | Aleksandras Dzikia | 1,896 | 5th Baltija Cup Open | A85 |
| Jul 2010 | Marijus Vicas | 1,875 | 30th Plunge Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Plunge Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
| 5th Baltija Cup Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,128 |
| ch-Plunge | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 1,989 |
| 28th Plunge Open B | 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2,060 |
| 29th Plunge Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,035 |
| 30th Plunge Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,058 |
| Baltic Amateur Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| chT-LTU 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laimonas Sabaliauskas's chess games?
53 games by Laimonas Sabaliauskas, from Oct 2008 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 Laimonas Sabaliauskas has played.
What does Laimonas Sabaliauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Laimonas Sabaliauskas opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laimonas Sabaliauskas answers 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Laimonas Sabaliauskas play as White?
As White, Laimonas Sabaliauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laimonas Sabaliauskas play as Black?
As Black, Laimonas Sabaliauskas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Laimonas Sabaliauskas's FIDE rating?
Laimonas Sabaliauskas is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 1,983 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Laimonas Sabaliauskas played?
Our database contains 53 games by Laimonas Sabaliauskas, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 10 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laimonas Sabaliauskas?
53 games by Laimonas Sabaliauskas 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.