Prepare against Petras Steponavicius
Lithuania · World #107,534 classical · FIDE ID 12817716
When preparing against Petras Steponavicius, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 34 games by Petras Steponavicius, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petras Steponavicius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petras Steponavicius 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 | 1,708 | 1,903 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,821 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,663 | 1,731 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As White | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petras Steponavicius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petras Steponavicius's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 76.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Steponavicius usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Steponavicius usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Steponavicius usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Steponavicius usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Petras Steponavicius's chess games
All 34 games by Petras Steponavicius in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Aleksandras Salna | 2,060 | Vilnius School Rating | D90 |
| Jun 2017 | Romas Ruksenas | 1,951 | Vilnius School Rating | A46 |
| Jun 2017 | Syrym Shalabayev | 1,833 | Vilnius School Rating | B02 |
| Oct 2018 | Andrius Sarauskas | 1,764 | Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | A48 |
| Jan 2022 | Vladas Kraujunas | 1,730 | 75th Vilnius Steponavicius | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Vilnius Steponavicius | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,726 |
| Vilnius Kraujunui 80 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,444 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,641 |
| Vilnius School Rating | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| chT-LTU | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1,374 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petras Steponavicius's chess games?
34 games by Petras Steponavicius, from Nov 2013 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 Petras Steponavicius has played.
What does Petras Steponavicius play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Petras Steponavicius opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petras Steponavicius answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Petras Steponavicius play as White?
As White, Petras Steponavicius's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Old Indian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petras Steponavicius play as Black?
As Black, Petras Steponavicius most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Petras Steponavicius's FIDE rating?
Petras Steponavicius is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 1,663 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Petras Steponavicius played?
Our database contains 34 games by Petras Steponavicius, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petras Steponavicius?
34 games by Petras Steponavicius 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.