Prepare against Pijus Stremavicius
IM · Lithuania · World #2,448 classical · FIDE ID 12812730
When preparing against Pijus Stremavicius, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 810 games by Pijus Stremavicius, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pijus Stremavicius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pijus Stremavicius 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 | 2,362 | 2,401 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,439 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,320 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 810 | 379 | 212 | 219 | 46.8% |
| As White | 407 | 207 | 110 | 90 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 403 | 172 | 102 | 129 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pijus Stremavicius's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pijus Stremavicius's side.
First moves as White (407 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 174 | 42.8% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 130 | 31.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 14.0% | 63.2% |
| b3 | 27 | 6.6% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.7% | 81.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.5% | 91.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Stremavicius usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Stremavicius usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Stremavicius usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Stremavicius usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Stremavicius usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Stremavicius usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 46.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 31 | 17.6% | 66.1% |
| c6 | 29 | 16.5% | 63.8% |
| e6 | 19 | 10.8% | 55.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 39.3% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 30 | 20.0% | 38.3% |
| d6 | 26 | 17.3% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 21 | 14.0% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.0% | 91.7% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
Pijus Stremavicius's chess games
All 810 games by Pijus Stremavicius in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Sep 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: 379 wins, 212 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 18/4/4 | 69.2% |
| D02 | London System | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 6/8/0 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Nils Grandelius | 2,660 | ch-EU Blitz | A01 |
| Apr 2025 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,605 | II Estiko Blitz | A91 |
| Apr 2025 | Tomi Nyback | 2,596 | Tartu Open Rapid | A91 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniel Fridman | 2,591 | Kardla Hiiumaa Brewery Open | B06 |
| Sep 2026 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,553 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 54 | 28.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-LTU | 2024 | 45 | 25 | 2,248 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 30 | 22.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2021 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,213 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2022 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,255 |
| Panevezys Kveinys Memorial Open | 2021 | 18 | 9 | 2,193 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 2,239 |
| Riga Tech Open A | 2024 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,274 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksandras Salna (25 games) · Tomas Laurusas (15 games) · Karolis Juksta (12 games) · Vidmantas Malisauskas (10 games) · Sigitas Kalvaitis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pijus Stremavicius's chess games?
810 games by Pijus Stremavicius, from Oct 2013 to Sep 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 Pijus Stremavicius has played.
What does Pijus Stremavicius play on the first move as White?
Across 407 games with White in our database, Pijus Stremavicius opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pijus Stremavicius answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Pijus Stremavicius play as White?
As White, Pijus Stremavicius's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (26 games, 69.2% win rate); London System (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 407 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pijus Stremavicius play as Black?
As Black, Pijus Stremavicius most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 403 games.
What is Pijus Stremavicius's FIDE rating?
Pijus Stremavicius is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Pijus Stremavicius played?
Our database contains 810 games by Pijus Stremavicius, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 379 wins, 212 draws, 219 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pijus Stremavicius?
810 games by Pijus Stremavicius 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.