Prepare against Rimas Tamosaitis
Lithuania · World #27,074 classical · FIDE ID 12805394
When preparing against Rimas Tamosaitis, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Rimas Tamosaitis, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rimas Tamosaitis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rimas Tamosaitis 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 | 2,004 | 2,214 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,157 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,153 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 32 | 24 | 43 | 32.3% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 10 | 26 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rimas Tamosaitis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rimas Tamosaitis's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 91.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Tamosaitis usually continues Bg5 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tamosaitis usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Tamosaitis usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Tamosaitis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 13 | 54.2% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 10.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Rimas Tamosaitis's chess games
All 99 games by Rimas Tamosaitis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 32 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B41 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Ralf Akesson | 2,454 | 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | A46 |
| Mar 2009 | Antanas Zapolskis | 2,346 | 4th chT-LTU 0809 | A40 |
| Jan 2008 | Vytautas Slapikas | 2,334 | chT2-LTU 0708 | A45 |
| Jan 2008 | Boris Rumiancev | 2,232 | chT2-LTU 0708 | A43 |
| Mar 2008 | Kostas Maciokas | 2,195 | chT2-LTU 0708 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2021 | 45 | 21.5 | 2,065 |
| 31st Plunge Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,953 |
| 4th chT-LTU 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,254 |
| chT-LTU 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,178 |
| chT-LTU 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| chT2-LTU 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,266 |
| 9th Warsaw AIG Life rapid | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 2,254 |
| Jonava Banaitis Memorial | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rimas Tamosaitis's chess games?
99 games by Rimas Tamosaitis, from Jul 2007 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 Rimas Tamosaitis has played.
What does Rimas Tamosaitis play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Rimas Tamosaitis opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rimas Tamosaitis answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Rimas Tamosaitis play as White?
As White, Rimas Tamosaitis's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rimas Tamosaitis play as Black?
As Black, Rimas Tamosaitis most often plays: Modern Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Rimas Tamosaitis's FIDE rating?
Rimas Tamosaitis is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Rimas Tamosaitis played?
Our database contains 99 games by Rimas Tamosaitis, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 24 draws, 43 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rimas Tamosaitis?
99 games by Rimas Tamosaitis 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.