Prepare against Raimondas Narmontas
Lithuania · World #38,112 classical · FIDE ID 12801135
When preparing against Raimondas Narmontas, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (27%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 449 games by Raimondas Narmontas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raimondas Narmontas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raimondas Narmontas 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 | 1,944 | 2,194 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,134 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 2,152 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 201 | 93 | 155 | 44.8% |
| As White | 224 | 116 | 43 | 65 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 225 | 85 | 50 | 90 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raimondas Narmontas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raimondas Narmontas's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 87.5% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 22 | 9.8% | 52.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Narmontas usually continues Nc3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Narmontas usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Narmontas usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Narmontas usually continues c3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Narmontas usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Narmontas usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 46.2% | 53.1% |
| c6 | 32 | 30.8% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 19.0% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 15.2% | 29.2% |
| d6 | 11 | 13.9% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 10.1% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 8.9% | 42.9% |
Raimondas Narmontas's chess games
All 449 games by Raimondas Narmontas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 201 wins, 93 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 49 | 27/5/17 | 55.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/13/9 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1995 | Kestutis Kaunas | 2,425 | ch-LTU sf | D08 |
| Jan 2000 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,381 | Plunge Open | C00 |
| Jan 2009 | Vytautas Vaznonis | 2,353 | 4th chT-LTU 0809 | C00 |
| Mar 2009 | Virginijus Dambrauskas | 2,338 | 4th chT-LTU 0809 | B12 |
| Feb 2010 | Roman Burstein | 2,329 | chT-LTU 0910 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 59 | 34 | 1,937 |
| chT-LTU | 2023 | 53 | 29 | 2,084 |
| Plunge Open | 2007 | 36 | 21 | 2,323 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2016 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,002 |
| Radviliskis Open | 2009 | 16 | 11 | 2,259 |
| 31st Plunge Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| 4th chT-LTU 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raimondas Narmontas's chess games?
449 games by Raimondas Narmontas, from Apr 2003 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 Raimondas Narmontas has played.
What does Raimondas Narmontas play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Raimondas Narmontas opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raimondas Narmontas answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Raimondas Narmontas play as White?
As White, Raimondas Narmontas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (49 games, 55.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raimondas Narmontas play as Black?
As Black, Raimondas Narmontas most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Rat Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Raimondas Narmontas's FIDE rating?
Raimondas Narmontas is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Raimondas Narmontas played?
Our database contains 449 games by Raimondas Narmontas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 93 draws, 155 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raimondas Narmontas?
449 games by Raimondas Narmontas 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.