Prepare against Povilas Strazdas
Lithuania · World #41,733 classical · FIDE ID 12805980
When preparing against Povilas Strazdas, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Povilas Strazdas, covering Jul 2011 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Povilas Strazdas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Povilas Strazdas 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 | 1,928 | 1,928 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,032 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 34.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 355 rated games against 232 different opponents, across 41 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 51.6% | 1,811 | 1,832 | 7 |
| Rapid | 122 | 68 | 18 | 36 | 55.7% | 1,828 | 1,923 | 9 |
| Blitz | 202 | 116 | 17 | 69 | 57.4% | 1,839 | 1,928 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 126 | 35 | 22 | 69 | 27.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 192 | 143 | 12 | 37 | 74.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1,769 | 1,929 |
| 2025 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2,034 | 2,123 |
| 2024 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1,941 | 2,066 |
| 2022 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 1,752 | 1,894 |
| 2021 | 33 | 19 | 2 | 12 | 1,803 | 1,878 |
| 2020 | 31 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 1,837 | 1,927 |
| 2019 | 61 | 31 | 9 | 21 | 1,827 | 1,875 |
| 2018 | 47 | 27 | 5 | 15 | 1,817 | 1,919 |
| 2017 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 1,806 | 1,918 |
| 2015 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,856 | 1,900 |
| 2013 | 44 | 25 | 4 | 15 | 1,862 | 1,947 |
| 2011 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1,814 | 1,914 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1,829 | 1,909 |
| 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,636 | 1,236 |
Where Povilas Strazdas has played
Lithuania (40) · Slovakia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Povilas Strazdas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Povilas Strazdas's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| h4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Strazdas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Strazdas usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Strazdas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Strazdas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Strazdas usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Strazdas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Povilas Strazdas's chess games
All 32 games by Povilas Strazdas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Ginte Gaizauskaite | 1,720 | Vilnius School Rating | D10 |
| Aug 2008 | Gerda Dugnaite | 1,640 | Panevezys Open B | E32 |
| May 2011 | Kipras Eigminas | 1,549 | Vilnius School Rating | B22 |
| May 2011 | Patrik Misiuk | 1,487 | Vilnius School Rating | E92 |
| Jun 2016 | Matas Norkeliunas | 1,146 | Panevezys Open C | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panevezys Open C | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,201 |
| Panevezys Open B | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,687 |
| Vilnius School Rating | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| Kaunas Naujametinis U16 Open | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 953 |
| chT-LTU Rapid | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,861 |
| Jonava Banaitis Memorial | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Povilas Strazdas's chess games?
32 games by Povilas Strazdas, from Jul 2011 to Oct 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 Povilas Strazdas has played.
What does Povilas Strazdas play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Povilas Strazdas opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.h4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Povilas Strazdas answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Povilas Strazdas play as White?
As White, Povilas Strazdas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Kadas Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Povilas Strazdas play as Black?
As Black, Povilas Strazdas most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Povilas Strazdas's FIDE rating?
Povilas Strazdas is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Povilas Strazdas played?
Our database contains 32 games by Povilas Strazdas, covering Jul 2011 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Povilas Strazdas?
32 games by Povilas Strazdas 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.