Prepare against Povilas Vazgauskas
Lithuania · World #167,229 classical · FIDE ID 12833916
When preparing against Povilas Vazgauskas, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 86 games by Povilas Vazgauskas, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Povilas Vazgauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Povilas Vazgauskas 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 | 1,595 | 1,626 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,538 | 1,638 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,653 | 1,653 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 26 | 7 | 53 | 30.2% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 3 | 29 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Povilas Vazgauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Povilas Vazgauskas's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vazgauskas usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vazgauskas usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vazgauskas usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Vazgauskas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 70.0% | 17.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Povilas Vazgauskas's chess games
All 86 games by Povilas Vazgauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 7 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Albertas Janulaitis | 1,804 | ch-LTU | B84 |
| Aug 2020 | Petras Steponavicius | 1,772 | Vilnius Kraujunui 80 | D00 |
| Aug 2020 | Boris Feofanov | 1,685 | Vilnius Kraujunui 80 | B14 |
| Oct 2018 | Vidmantas Matulaitis | 1,662 | Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | B01 |
| Aug 2020 | Berelis Vainermanas | 1,567 | Vilnius Kraujunui 80 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 27 | 7.5 | 1,473 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 16 | 6 | 1,598 |
| 75th Vilnius Steponavicius | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,392 |
| Vilnius Kraujunui 80 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,689 |
| ch-LTU Amateurs | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,651 |
| ch-Vilnius City | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,381 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,544 |
| Panevezys Open B | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Povilas Vazgauskas's chess games?
86 games by Povilas Vazgauskas, from Sep 2017 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 Povilas Vazgauskas has played.
What does Povilas Vazgauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Povilas Vazgauskas opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Povilas Vazgauskas answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Povilas Vazgauskas play as White?
As White, Povilas Vazgauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Povilas Vazgauskas play as Black?
As Black, Povilas Vazgauskas most often plays: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Povilas Vazgauskas's FIDE rating?
Povilas Vazgauskas is currently rated 1,595 in classical chess, 1,538 in rapid and 1,653 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,626 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Povilas Vazgauskas played?
Our database contains 86 games by Povilas Vazgauskas, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 7 draws, 53 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Povilas Vazgauskas?
86 games by Povilas Vazgauskas 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.