Prepare against Motiejus Vaitiekunas
Lithuania · World #62,417 classical · FIDE ID 12841846
Our database contains 64 games by Motiejus Vaitiekunas, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Motiejus Vaitiekunas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Motiejus Vaitiekunas 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 | 1,847 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,029 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,998 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 27 | 14 | 23 | 42.2% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Motiejus Vaitiekunas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Motiejus Vaitiekunas's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vaitiekunas usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vaitiekunas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Vaitiekunas usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vaitiekunas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Motiejus Vaitiekunas's chess games
All 64 games by Motiejus Vaitiekunas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Sergejs Filipovs | 2,018 | 2026 Blitz tournament RAPID | C44 |
| Jun 2026 | Tadas Navickas | 1,910 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | C07 |
| Mar 2026 | Domas Norkunas | 1,903 | ch-LTU 2026 | B95 |
| Jun 2026 | Matvej Pidluznij | 1,775 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | C72 |
| Jun 2026 | Vakaris Drapas | 1,739 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Plunge Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,339 |
| Plunge Open B 43rd | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,790 |
| ch-LTU 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,934 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,593 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,843 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,044 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz II (open D2) | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
| 2026 Blitz tournament RAPID | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Motiejus Vaitiekunas's chess games?
64 games by Motiejus Vaitiekunas, from Jul 2021 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 Motiejus Vaitiekunas has played.
What does Motiejus Vaitiekunas play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Motiejus Vaitiekunas opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d3 (3% of games), 1.c3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Motiejus Vaitiekunas answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...h6 (6% of games), 1...a5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Motiejus Vaitiekunas play as White?
As White, Motiejus Vaitiekunas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Motiejus Vaitiekunas play as Black?
As Black, Motiejus Vaitiekunas most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Motiejus Vaitiekunas's FIDE rating?
Motiejus Vaitiekunas is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Motiejus Vaitiekunas played?
Our database contains 64 games by Motiejus Vaitiekunas, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Motiejus Vaitiekunas?
64 games by Motiejus Vaitiekunas 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.