Prepare against Petras Zukauskas
Lithuania · World #101,623 classical · FIDE ID 12805505
When preparing against Petras Zukauskas, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 45.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Petras Zukauskas, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petras Zukauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petras Zukauskas 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 | 1,725 | 1,835 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,899 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 62 | 26 | 81 | 36.7% |
| As White | 85 | 35 | 15 | 35 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 27 | 11 | 46 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petras Zukauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petras Zukauskas's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 95.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zukauskas usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 65.8% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 28.9% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 72.4% | 54.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Petras Zukauskas's chess games
All 169 games by Petras Zukauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 62 wins, 26 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Kestutis Kaunas | 2,210 | ch-LTU sf | A45 |
| Jul 2014 | Tatiana Voronova | 2,176 | WchT Seniors 50 | A07 |
| Jul 2014 | John M Quinn | 2,148 | WchT Seniors 50 | E12 |
| May 2012 | Juozas Sutkevicius | 2,093 | Vilnius Andriusaicio Rapid Open | A80 |
| Jul 2014 | Oystein Johnsen | 2,046 | WchT Seniors 50 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 55 | 19 | 1,688 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 36 | 17 | 1,760 |
| Vilnius Open | 2014 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,843 |
| Vilnius School Rating | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| 75th Vilnius Steponavicius | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,640 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
| Vilnius Kraujunui 80 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,770 |
| 2nd Vilnius Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petras Zukauskas's chess games?
169 games by Petras Zukauskas, from Apr 2009 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 Zukauskas has played.
What does Petras Zukauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Petras Zukauskas opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petras Zukauskas answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Petras Zukauskas play as White?
As White, Petras Zukauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Canard Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petras Zukauskas play as Black?
As Black, Petras Zukauskas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Petras Zukauskas's FIDE rating?
Petras Zukauskas is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,835 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Petras Zukauskas played?
Our database contains 169 games by Petras Zukauskas, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 26 draws, 81 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petras Zukauskas?
169 games by Petras Zukauskas 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.