Prepare against Mantas Jurcius
Lithuania · World #67,776 classical · FIDE ID 12806501
When preparing against Mantas Jurcius, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 125 games by Mantas Jurcius, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mantas Jurcius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mantas Jurcius 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 | 1,829 | 1,842 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 52 | 23 | 50 | 41.6% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 11 | 27 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 60 | 25 | 12 | 23 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mantas Jurcius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mantas Jurcius's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 93.8% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Jurcius usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Jurcius usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Jurcius usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Jurcius usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jurcius usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 87.5% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Mantas Jurcius's chess games
All 125 games by Mantas Jurcius in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 52 wins, 23 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A60 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Paulius Juknis | 2,200 | 35th Plunge Open | B22 |
| Jun 2011 | Aivars Stasans | 2,167 | Baltija Cup Open A | C45 |
| Jul 2009 | Jonas Kubilius | 2,044 | 29th Plunge Open | C79 |
| Jun 2011 | Vaidotas Valantiejus | 1,963 | Baltija Cup Open A | C45 |
| Jul 2013 | Vadim Voronov | 1,872 | 23rd Plateliai Open | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU U16 | 2014 | 21 | 9 | 1,728 |
| 23rd Plateliai Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| 32nd Plunge Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,033 |
| 34th Plunge Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,662 |
| ch-Plunge | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| 31st Plunge Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,132 |
| ch-Plunge City | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,686 |
| Baltija Cup Open A | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mantas Jurcius's chess games?
125 games by Mantas Jurcius, from Jul 2011 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 Mantas Jurcius has played.
What does Mantas Jurcius play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Mantas Jurcius opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mantas Jurcius answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mantas Jurcius play as White?
As White, Mantas Jurcius's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mantas Jurcius play as Black?
As Black, Mantas Jurcius most often plays: Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Mantas Jurcius's FIDE rating?
Mantas Jurcius is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Mantas Jurcius played?
Our database contains 125 games by Mantas Jurcius, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 23 draws, 50 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mantas Jurcius?
125 games by Mantas Jurcius 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.