Prepare against Margarita Baliuniene
WFM · Lithuania · World #27,225 classical · FIDE ID 12802760
When preparing against Margarita Baliuniene, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 392 games by Margarita Baliuniene, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Margarita Baliuniene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Margarita Baliuniene 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 | 2,003 | 2,013 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 2,029 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,936 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 392 | 146 | 61 | 185 | 37.2% |
| As White | 203 | 88 | 28 | 87 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 189 | 58 | 33 | 98 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Margarita Baliuniene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Margarita Baliuniene's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 174 | 85.7% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 12.8% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Baliuniene usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Baliuniene usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Baliuniene usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Baliuniene usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Baliuniene usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …b5 (4% of these games) — Baliuniene usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 92.4% | 37.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Margarita Baliuniene's chess games
All 392 games by Margarita Baliuniene in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Aug 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: 146 wins, 61 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/6/11 | 15.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Zoya Schleining | 2,344 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 w | E01 |
| Oct 2014 | Galina N Strutinskaya | 2,287 | 24th Wch Seniors w | A03 |
| Feb 2018 | Per Stentebjerg-Hansen | 2,261 | ch-DEN Seniors 50+ | D35 |
| Nov 2019 | Ilena Krasenkova | 2,231 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 w | A40 |
| Sep 2013 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,230 | ch-Nordic Seniors | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Seniors 50 w | 2023 | 24 | 9 | 1,908 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-LTU w | 2022 | 15 | 8 | 1,771 |
| chT-LTU w | 2023 | 13 | 10 | 1,769 |
| ch-DEN w | 2016 | 12 | 8 | 1,796 |
| 24th Wch Seniors w | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,044 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,999 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Margarita Baliuniene's chess games?
392 games by Margarita Baliuniene, from Sep 2012 to Aug 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 Margarita Baliuniene has played.
What does Margarita Baliuniene play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Margarita Baliuniene opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Margarita Baliuniene answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Margarita Baliuniene play as White?
As White, Margarita Baliuniene's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Margarita Baliuniene play as Black?
As Black, Margarita Baliuniene most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Margarita Baliuniene's FIDE rating?
Margarita Baliuniene is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Margarita Baliuniene played?
Our database contains 392 games by Margarita Baliuniene, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 61 draws, 185 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Margarita Baliuniene?
392 games by Margarita Baliuniene 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.