Prepare against Leja Zutaute
Lithuania · World #98,203 classical · FIDE ID 12861200
When preparing against Leja Zutaute, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Leja Zutaute, covering Sep 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Leja Zutaute's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leja Zutaute 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 | 1,737 | 1,841 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,879 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,634 | 1,655 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 47.1% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 565 rated games against 374 different opponents, across 82 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 183 | 71 | 31 | 81 | 38.8% | 1,658 | 1,589 | 9 |
| Rapid | 232 | 110 | 20 | 102 | 47.4% | 1,658 | 1,610 | 7 |
| Blitz | 148 | 66 | 9 | 73 | 44.6% | 1,564 | 1,457 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 276 | 64 | 33 | 179 | 23.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 128 | 84 | 14 | 30 | 65.6% |
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 67 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81 | 34 | 19 | 28 | 1,781 | 1,781 |
| 2025 | 209 | 98 | 10 | 101 | 1,731 | 1,692 |
| 2024 | 135 | 65 | 13 | 57 | 1,608 | 1,513 |
| 2023 | 140 | 50 | 19 | 71 | 1,336 | 1,167 |
Where Leja Zutaute has played
Lithuania (78) · Poland (2) · Czechia (1) · Latvia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leja Zutaute's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leja Zutaute's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Zutaute usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Zutaute usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Zutaute usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Leja Zutaute's chess games
All 34 games by Leja Zutaute in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Nov 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, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Margarita Baliuniene | 2,008 | Lithuanian Championship 2026 | Women | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Olga Beliajeva | 1,951 | Lithuanian Championship 2026 | Women | C47 |
| Nov 2025 | Petras Steponavicius | 1,768 | Open Lithuanian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 | A48 |
| Nov 2025 | Gediminas Ribinskas | 1,767 | Open Lithuanian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 | E05 |
| Mar 2026 | Arina Budiak | 1,762 | Lietuvos Šachmatų Lyga 2026 | Moterų | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Irena Warakomska Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,725 |
| Open Lithuanian Amateur Chess Championship 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,717 |
| Plunge Open B 43rd | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,516 |
| Lithuanian Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| Lietuvos Šachmatų Lyga 2026 | Moterų | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,644 |
| 42nd Plunge Open B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 780 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leja Zutaute's chess games?
34 games by Leja Zutaute, from Sep 2023 to Nov 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 Leja Zutaute has played.
What does Leja Zutaute play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Leja Zutaute opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leja Zutaute answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leja Zutaute play as White?
As White, Leja Zutaute's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leja Zutaute play as Black?
As Black, Leja Zutaute most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Leja Zutaute's FIDE rating?
Leja Zutaute is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,634 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,841 (May 2026).
How many games has Leja Zutaute played?
Our database contains 34 games by Leja Zutaute, covering Sep 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leja Zutaute?
34 games by Leja Zutaute 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.