Prepare against Martynas Zirnovas
Lithuania · World #92,672 classical · FIDE ID 12803880
When preparing against Martynas Zirnovas, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 231 games by Martynas Zirnovas, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martynas Zirnovas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martynas Zirnovas 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 | 1,751 | 1,908 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,895 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,885 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 95 | 56 | 80 | 41.1% |
| As White | 120 | 53 | 29 | 38 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 111 | 42 | 27 | 42 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martynas Zirnovas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martynas Zirnovas's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 95.0% | 56.6% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Zirnovas usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Zirnovas usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Zirnovas usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Zirnovas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Zirnovas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 93.9% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 83.3% | 47.5% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Martynas Zirnovas's chess games
All 231 games by Martynas Zirnovas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 95 wins, 56 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Sergej Drozdov | 2,195 | ch-Klaipeda | C87 |
| Jul 2013 | Rimvydas Sumskis | 2,166 | 10th Klaipeda Sea Open A | B04 |
| Jul 2020 | Aras Vardanyan | 2,163 | 17th Klaipeda Sea Open A | E97 |
| Feb 2008 | Julianas Dobryninas | 2,087 | ch-LTU sf | B35 |
| Jan 2014 | Silvestras Armonaitis | 2,072 | ch-Klaipeda | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Klaipeda | 2022 | 51 | 24 | 1,845 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2019 | 28 | 14.5 | 1,810 |
| Klaipeda Rooks Cup | 2022 | 24 | 16.5 | 1,611 |
| Vilnius Boksto Open | 2018 | 15 | 9 | 1,741 |
| Klaipeda Boksto Open | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 1,816 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,842 |
| ch-Klaipeda sf | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,672 |
| Baltija Cup Open A | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martynas Zirnovas's chess games?
231 games by Martynas Zirnovas, from Oct 2006 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 Martynas Zirnovas has played.
What does Martynas Zirnovas play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Martynas Zirnovas opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martynas Zirnovas answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Martynas Zirnovas play as White?
As White, Martynas Zirnovas's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martynas Zirnovas play as Black?
As Black, Martynas Zirnovas most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Martynas Zirnovas's FIDE rating?
Martynas Zirnovas is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Martynas Zirnovas played?
Our database contains 231 games by Martynas Zirnovas, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 56 draws, 80 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martynas Zirnovas?
231 games by Martynas Zirnovas 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.