Prepare against Martynas Limontas
FM · Lithuania · World #7,039 classical · FIDE ID 12801828
When preparing against Martynas Limontas, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 348 games by Martynas Limontas, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Martynas Limontas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martynas Limontas 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 | 2,225 | 2,313 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,346 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,295 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 147 | 98 | 103 | 42.2% |
| As White | 171 | 80 | 39 | 52 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 177 | 67 | 59 | 51 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martynas Limontas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martynas Limontas's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 83.6% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 12.3% | 61.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Limontas usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Limontas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Limontas usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 61.9% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Limontas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Limontas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Limontas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 57.1% | 43.2% |
| Nc6 | 23 | 29.9% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 10.4% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 49.2% | 62.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 31.7% | 52.5% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 12.7% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
Martynas Limontas's chess games
All 348 games by Martynas Limontas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 147 wins, 98 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,502 | ch-LTU Rapid Open | B00 |
| Jul 2007 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,470 | 206th Champions Challenge | A26 |
| Jul 2007 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,459 | 206th Champions Challenge | C04 |
| Jul 2006 | Oleg Aleshin | 2,412 | Pardubice Open A | A60 |
| Jan 2002 | Gintautas Piesina | 2,411 | Klaipeda 750 Jubilee | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 55 | 36.5 | 2,255 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 50 | 22 | 2,224 |
| Plunge Open | 2001 | 27 | 15 | 2,285 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2009 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,244 |
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 11 | 2,297 |
| Artek Olympiad U16 | 2000 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,171 |
| 20th Panevezys Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martynas Limontas's chess games?
348 games by Martynas Limontas, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Martynas Limontas has played.
What does Martynas Limontas play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Martynas Limontas opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martynas Limontas answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...Nc6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games).
What openings does Martynas Limontas play as White?
As White, Martynas Limontas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martynas Limontas play as Black?
As Black, Martynas Limontas most often plays: Queen's Gambit (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Martynas Limontas's FIDE rating?
Martynas Limontas is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Martynas Limontas played?
Our database contains 348 games by Martynas Limontas, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 98 draws, 103 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martynas Limontas?
348 games by Martynas Limontas 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.