Prepare against Rytis Kavalnis

CM · Lithuania · World #12,347 classical · FIDE ID 12841870

When preparing against Rytis Kavalnis, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).

Our database contains 102 games by Rytis Kavalnis, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rytis Kavalnis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rytis Kavalnis's side.

First moves as White (53 games)

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)

As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)

Rytis Kavalnis's chess games

All 102 games by Rytis Kavalnis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - Sep 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, 39 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Rytis Kavalnis's chess games?

102 games by Rytis Kavalnis, from Sep 2020 to Sep 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 49 games.

What is Rytis Kavalnis's FIDE rating?

Rytis Kavalnis is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Rytis Kavalnis played?

Our database contains 102 games by Rytis Kavalnis, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses (35.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Rytis Kavalnis?

102 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.

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