Prepare against Rimvydas Sumskis
Lithuania · World #32,489 classical · FIDE ID 12800562
When preparing against Rimvydas Sumskis, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Rimvydas Sumskis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rimvydas Sumskis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rimvydas Sumskis 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 | 1,972 | 2,194 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,172 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 2,107 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 73 | 54 | 65 | 38.0% |
| As White | 101 | 40 | 32 | 29 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 91 | 33 | 22 | 36 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rimvydas Sumskis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rimvydas Sumskis's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 88.1% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.9% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sumskis usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sumskis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sumskis usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sumskis usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Sumskis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Sumskis usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 84.1% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.1% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Rimvydas Sumskis's chess games
All 192 games by Rimvydas Sumskis 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: 73 wins, 54 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Nikita Matinian | 2,470 | Gipslis Memorial Blitz | B07 |
| Jan 2008 | Algimantas Butnorius | 2,441 | chT-LTU 0708 | B46 |
| Mar 2018 | Valdas Bucinskas | 2,328 | chT-LTU | B40 |
| Feb 2021 | Valery Moshkov | 2,301 | Gipslis Memorial Blitz | B31 |
| Nov 2010 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,291 | chT-LTU 1011 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2023 | 55 | 26.5 | 2,071 |
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,168 |
| Hollabrunn Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Taujenai Manor Cup | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,998 |
| Kaunas Butnorius 70 Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,186 |
| chT-LTU 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| chT-LTU 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,177 |
| chT2-LTU | 2010 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rimvydas Sumskis's chess games?
192 games by Rimvydas Sumskis, 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 Rimvydas Sumskis has played.
What does Rimvydas Sumskis play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Rimvydas Sumskis opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rimvydas Sumskis answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Rimvydas Sumskis play as White?
As White, Rimvydas Sumskis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rimvydas Sumskis play as Black?
As Black, Rimvydas Sumskis most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Rimvydas Sumskis's FIDE rating?
Rimvydas Sumskis is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Rimvydas Sumskis played?
Our database contains 192 games by Rimvydas Sumskis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 54 draws, 65 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rimvydas Sumskis?
192 games by Rimvydas Sumskis 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.