Prepare against Paulius Juknis
CM · Lithuania · World #10,835 classical · FIDE ID 12802247
Our database contains 661 games by Paulius Juknis, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paulius Juknis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulius Juknis 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 | 2,157 | 2,260 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,275 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,232 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 661 | 238 | 221 | 202 | 36.0% |
| As White | 334 | 132 | 121 | 81 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 327 | 106 | 100 | 121 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulius Juknis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulius Juknis's side.
First moves as White (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 64.1% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 72 | 21.6% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.5% | 63.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Juknis usually continues Nc3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Juknis usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Juknis usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Juknis usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Juknis usually continues Bf4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Juknis usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 63.8% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 29 | 22.8% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 47.1% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 15.0% | 52.4% |
| f5 | 18 | 12.9% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 11.4% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
Paulius Juknis's chess games
All 661 games by Paulius Juknis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 238 wins, 221 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 65 | 31/20/14 | 47.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 0/3/9 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | David Kaufman | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Nov 2010 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,446 | chT-LTU 1011 | B13 |
| Jan 2024 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,442 | 97th Hastings Masters Open | B51 |
| May 2023 | Meri Arabidze | 2,441 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| Jan 2023 | Michael Bon | 2,392 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 95 | 36.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 74 | 44.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 71 | 44.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 29 | 16 | 2,182 |
| Vilnius Open | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,227 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,166 |
| ch-LTU Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vaidas Sakalauskas (13 games) · Vaidotas Valantiejus (11 games) · Tomas Laurusas (11 games) · Titas Stremavicius (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulius Juknis's chess games?
661 games by Paulius Juknis, from Oct 2003 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 Paulius Juknis has played.
What does Paulius Juknis play on the first move as White?
Across 334 games with White in our database, Paulius Juknis opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulius Juknis answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Paulius Juknis play as White?
As White, Paulius Juknis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (65 games, 47.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); London System (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 334 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulius Juknis play as Black?
As Black, Paulius Juknis most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Paulius Juknis's FIDE rating?
Paulius Juknis is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Paulius Juknis played?
Our database contains 661 games by Paulius Juknis, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 221 draws, 202 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulius Juknis?
661 games by Paulius Juknis 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.