Prepare against Pijus Vaitkunas
Lithuania · World #100,035 classical · FIDE ID 12846333
When preparing against Pijus Vaitkunas, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Pijus Vaitkunas, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pijus Vaitkunas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pijus Vaitkunas 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 | 1,729 | 1,729 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,758 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,751 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 42.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pijus Vaitkunas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pijus Vaitkunas's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| g4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Vaitkunas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Vaitkunas usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Vaitkunas usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Vaitkunas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vaitkunas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Pijus Vaitkunas's chess games
All 33 games by Pijus Vaitkunas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Dmitrij Abolichin | 1,992 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | B11 |
| Jun 2026 | Emilijus Zobernis | 1,840 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | B13 |
| Jul 2024 | Romas Pakalniskis | 1,629 | Klaipeda Sea Open 21st | B22 |
| May 2022 | Dmitry Penkov | 1,520 | ch-Klaipeda sf | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Klaipeda sf | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,476 |
| Klaipeda Spring Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,687 |
| Klaipeda Sea Open 21st | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,542 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz I (open D1) | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| Klaipeda Rooks Cup | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,699 |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,439 |
| 2026 m. Lietuvos jaunių šachmatų čempionatai (BM10 - BM18) | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pijus Vaitkunas's chess games?
33 games by Pijus Vaitkunas, from Jul 2021 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 Pijus Vaitkunas has played.
What does Pijus Vaitkunas play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Pijus Vaitkunas opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.g4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pijus Vaitkunas answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pijus Vaitkunas play as White?
As White, Pijus Vaitkunas's most-played openings in our database are: Ponziani Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pijus Vaitkunas play as Black?
As Black, Pijus Vaitkunas most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Pijus Vaitkunas's FIDE rating?
Pijus Vaitkunas is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Pijus Vaitkunas played?
Our database contains 33 games by Pijus Vaitkunas, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pijus Vaitkunas?
33 games by Pijus Vaitkunas 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.