Prepare against Domas Norkunas
Lithuania · World #44,104 classical · FIDE ID 12805718
Our database contains 96 games by Domas Norkunas, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Domas Norkunas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Domas Norkunas 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 | 1,917 | 1,917 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 34 | 22 | 40 | 35.4% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Norkunas usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Norkunas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Norkunas usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Norkunas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Norkunas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Domas Norkunas's chess games
All 96 games by Domas Norkunas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 34 wins, 22 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Boris Rumiancev | 2,157 | 09th Klaipeda Sea Open | C00 |
| Jul 2012 | Raimondas Narmontas | 2,109 | 32nd Plunge Open | B30 |
| Jul 2012 | Gytis Vaicekauskas | 2,091 | 32nd Plunge Open | C00 |
| Nov 2008 | Laimonas Laurynaitis | 2,058 | chT-LTU 4th 0809 Pre Group A | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Grybkauskas,Pijus | 2,031 | Vilnius Open 2026 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Plunge Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| Baltija Cup | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| Baltija Cup Open A | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,988 |
| ch-LTU 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,803 |
| ch-LTU U18 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,820 |
| ch-LTU U16 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,755 |
| 30th Plunge Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| 10th Klaipeda Sea Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Domas Norkunas's chess games?
96 games by Domas Norkunas, from Sep 2009 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 Domas Norkunas has played.
What does Domas Norkunas play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Domas Norkunas opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Domas Norkunas answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Domas Norkunas play as White?
As White, Domas Norkunas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Domas Norkunas play as Black?
As Black, Domas Norkunas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Domas Norkunas's FIDE rating?
Domas Norkunas is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Domas Norkunas played?
Our database contains 96 games by Domas Norkunas, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 22 draws, 40 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Domas Norkunas?
96 games by Domas Norkunas 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.