Prepare against Mindaugas Kilius
Lithuania · World #78,001 classical · FIDE ID 12851221
When preparing against Mindaugas Kilius, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 32 games by Mindaugas Kilius, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mindaugas Kilius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mindaugas Kilius 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 | 1,796 | 1,837 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,812 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mindaugas Kilius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mindaugas Kilius's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kilius usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kilius usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kilius usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Mindaugas Kilius's chess games
All 32 games by Mindaugas Kilius in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Povilas Lasinskas | 2,150 | ch-LTU | B78 |
| Jul 2022 | Jonas Janulynas | 1,748 | 19th Klaipeda Sea Open A | B40 |
| Jul 2022 | Pijus Grybkauskas | 1,653 | Panevezys Open B | B72 |
| Apr 2024 | Jonas Luksas | 1,641 | Klaipeda Spring Open | C01 |
| Apr 2024 | Oleg Burdin | 1,601 | Klaipeda Spring Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| Klaipeda Spring Open | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,713 |
| 19th Klaipeda Sea Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,260 |
| Panevezys Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,727 |
| 19th Klaipeda Sea Open A | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mindaugas Kilius's chess games?
32 games by Mindaugas Kilius, from May 2022 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 Mindaugas Kilius has played.
What does Mindaugas Kilius play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mindaugas Kilius opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mindaugas Kilius answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Mindaugas Kilius play as White?
As White, Mindaugas Kilius's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mindaugas Kilius play as Black?
As Black, Mindaugas Kilius most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mindaugas Kilius's FIDE rating?
Mindaugas Kilius is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Mindaugas Kilius played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mindaugas Kilius, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 8 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mindaugas Kilius?
32 games by Mindaugas Kilius 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.