Prepare against Lukas Stauskas
Lithuania · World #1,591 classical · FIDE ID 12808148
When preparing against Lukas Stauskas, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 397 games by Lukas Stauskas, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lukas Stauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukas Stauskas 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 | 2,405 | 2,405 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,354 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,280 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 184 | 104 | 109 | 46.3% |
| As White | 196 | 99 | 52 | 45 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 201 | 85 | 52 | 64 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukas Stauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukas Stauskas's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 176 | 89.8% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.6% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 2.6% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Stauskas usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Stauskas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Stauskas usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Stauskas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Stauskas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Stauskas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 98.7% | 63.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 76.1% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 20.7% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Lukas Stauskas's chess games
All 397 games by Lukas Stauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 184 wins, 104 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 18/6/4 | 64.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 17/2/5 | 70.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Jan Krejci | 2,570 | ch-EU rapid | E35 |
| Aug 2019 | Florian Handke | 2,544 | Riga Tech Open A | D80 |
| Mar 2023 | Sarunas Sulskis | 2,505 | chT-LTU | A40 |
| Feb 2021 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,501 | Gipslis Memorial Blitz | D80 |
| Aug 2018 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,497 | ch-EU U18 28th | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 65 | 37.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 27 | 17 | 2,105 |
| Baltic zt | 2017 | 18 | 8 | 2,359 |
| ch-LTU U14 | 2014 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,843 |
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 2,186 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2016 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-LTU U16 | 2015 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 10 | 2 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukas Stauskas's chess games?
397 games by Lukas Stauskas, from Jul 2012 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 Lukas Stauskas has played.
What does Lukas Stauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Lukas Stauskas opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukas Stauskas answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Lukas Stauskas play as White?
As White, Lukas Stauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 64.3% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 70.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukas Stauskas play as Black?
As Black, Lukas Stauskas most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 201 games.
What is Lukas Stauskas's FIDE rating?
Lukas Stauskas is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lukas Stauskas played?
Our database contains 397 games by Lukas Stauskas, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 104 draws, 109 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukas Stauskas?
397 games by Lukas Stauskas 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.