Prepare against Paulius Meskenas
FM · DNK · World #8,056 classical · FIDE ID 12809969
Our database contains 618 games by Paulius Meskenas, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paulius Meskenas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paulius Meskenas 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 | 2,204 | 2,297 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,216 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,204 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 238 | 140 | 240 | 38.5% |
| As White | 304 | 133 | 61 | 110 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 314 | 105 | 79 | 130 | 33.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paulius Meskenas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paulius Meskenas's side.
First moves as White (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 265 | 87.2% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 28 | 9.2% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Meskenas usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Meskenas usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Meskenas usually continues d4 (45.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (61% of these games) — Meskenas usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Meskenas usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Meskenas usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 95 | 70.4% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 16 | 11.9% | 21.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 5.9% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 82.9% | 49.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.5% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.0% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Paulius Meskenas's chess games
All 618 games by Paulius Meskenas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 238 wins, 140 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 42 | 20/6/16 | 47.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 33 | 18/5/10 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 15/6/4 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,574 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Oct 2020 | Lars Bo Hansen | 2,560 | ch-DEN sf | D03 |
| Aug 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| May 2023 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,538 | DEN-ch Blitz Open | A11 |
| May 2024 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,519 | Titled Tue Early | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 131 | 66 | 2,236 |
| ch-LTU U14 | 2015 | 17 | 9 | 1,694 |
| ch-LTU U10 | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 1,673 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,179 |
| ch-DEN Blitz | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,225 |
| ch-DEN Rapid | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| ch-DEN U16 Rapid | 2021 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,134 |
| DEN-ch Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,268 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Casper Liu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paulius Meskenas's chess games?
618 games by Paulius Meskenas, from Dec 2012 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 Paulius Meskenas has played.
What does Paulius Meskenas play on the first move as White?
Across 304 games with White in our database, Paulius Meskenas opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paulius Meskenas answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Paulius Meskenas play as White?
As White, Paulius Meskenas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Scotch Game (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 304 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paulius Meskenas play as Black?
As Black, Paulius Meskenas most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 314 games.
What is Paulius Meskenas's FIDE rating?
Paulius Meskenas is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Paulius Meskenas played?
Our database contains 618 games by Paulius Meskenas, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 140 draws, 240 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paulius Meskenas?
618 games by Paulius Meskenas 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.