Prepare against Rytis Kavalnis
Lithuania · World #6,996 classical · FIDE ID 12841870
Our database contains 101 games by Rytis Kavalnis, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rytis Kavalnis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rytis Kavalnis 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 | 2,225 | 2,225 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,142 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,092 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 36 | 27 | 38 | 35.6% |
| As White | 53 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 54.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kavalnis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kavalnis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kavalnis usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 87.0% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Rytis Kavalnis's chess games
All 101 games by Rytis Kavalnis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - Aug 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: 36 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Stickler,Florentin | 2,312 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | C83 |
| Jun 2026 | Birka,Elia | 2,253 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | — |
| Mar 2026 | Henrikas Asauskas | 2,240 | ch-LTU 2026 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Kutsanyan,Andranik | 2,238 | Vilnius Open 2026 | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Shnurov,Daniil | 2,223 | Vilnius Open 2026 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,636 |
| Vilnius Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,996 |
| ch-LTU 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| Vilnius Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,299 |
| 37th Panevezys Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,705 |
| ch-LTU Amateurs | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,347 |
| Vilnius Summer Open A | 2024 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,687 |
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Where can I find Rytis Kavalnis's chess games?
101 games by Rytis Kavalnis, from Sep 2020 to Aug 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 Rytis Kavalnis has played.
What does Rytis Kavalnis play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Rytis Kavalnis opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rytis Kavalnis answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rytis Kavalnis play as White?
As White, Rytis Kavalnis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rytis Kavalnis play as Black?
As Black, Rytis Kavalnis most often plays: Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Rytis Kavalnis's FIDE rating?
Rytis Kavalnis is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Rytis Kavalnis played?
Our database contains 101 games by Rytis Kavalnis, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rytis Kavalnis?
101 games by Rytis Kavalnis 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.