Prepare against Matas Norkeliunas
Lithuania · World #50,732 classical · FIDE ID 12818879
Our database contains 176 games by Matas Norkeliunas, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matas Norkeliunas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matas Norkeliunas 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 | 1,890 | 1,925 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,058 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,049 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 176 | 60 | 24 | 92 | 34.1% |
| As White | 89 | 34 | 12 | 43 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 87 | 26 | 12 | 49 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matas Norkeliunas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matas Norkeliunas's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 86.5% | 46.1% |
| b4 | 10 | 11.2% | 35.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 46.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Norkeliunas usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Norkeliunas usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Norkeliunas usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 11% of White games, 35.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Norkeliunas usually continues Bb2 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Norkeliunas usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Norkeliunas usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 22.2% | 29.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 18.5% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 46.4% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 42.9% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Matas Norkeliunas's chess games
All 176 games by Matas Norkeliunas in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 60 wins, 24 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Simone De Filomeno | 2,450 | ch-EU Blitz | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Gleb Pidluznij | 2,408 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | C55 |
| Jan 2026 | Karolis Gavenavicius | 2,180 | 2026 Blitz tournament RAPID | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Darius Viskelis | 2,003 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | B52 |
| Jun 2026 | Julius Mikolavicius | 1,971 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 1,646 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,301 |
| Panevezys Open B | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,515 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,568 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz II (open D2) | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 1,403 |
| Panevezys Open C | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,343 |
| ch-LTU U16 | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,655 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matas Norkeliunas's chess games?
176 games by Matas Norkeliunas, from Jan 2015 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 Matas Norkeliunas has played.
What does Matas Norkeliunas play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Matas Norkeliunas opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matas Norkeliunas answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Matas Norkeliunas play as White?
As White, Matas Norkeliunas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matas Norkeliunas play as Black?
As Black, Matas Norkeliunas most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Matas Norkeliunas's FIDE rating?
Matas Norkeliunas is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Matas Norkeliunas played?
Our database contains 176 games by Matas Norkeliunas, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 24 draws, 92 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matas Norkeliunas?
176 games by Matas Norkeliunas 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.