Prepare against Salomeja Zaksaite
WGM · Lithuania · World #15,528 classical · FIDE ID 12801496
When preparing against Salomeja Zaksaite, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 18.9% over 53 games.
Our database contains 2,617 games by Salomeja Zaksaite, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Salomeja Zaksaite's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salomeja Zaksaite 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 | 2,101 | 2,336 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,293 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,179 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,617 | 917 | 299 | 1,401 | 35.0% |
| As White | 1,307 | 525 | 148 | 634 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 1,310 | 392 | 151 | 767 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salomeja Zaksaite's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salomeja Zaksaite's side.
First moves as White (1,307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,122 | 85.8% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 135 | 10.3% | 42.2% |
| g3 | 37 | 2.8% | 31.1% |
| e3 | 8 | 0.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.3% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Zaksaite usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zaksaite usually continues Nf3 (46.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zaksaite usually continues d4 (49.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zaksaite usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zaksaite usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zaksaite usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (639 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 484 | 75.7% | 33.2% |
| e5 | 64 | 10.0% | 44.5% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 3.9% | 28.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 3.1% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 15 | 2.3% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 14 | 2.2% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 395 | 87.6% | 35.4% |
| g6 | 20 | 4.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 3.5% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Salomeja Zaksaite's chess games
All 2,617 games by Salomeja Zaksaite in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 917 wins, 299 draws, 1,401 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 145 | 49/15/81 | 33.8% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 127 | 53/14/60 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 94 | 35/13/46 | 37.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 89 | 36/4/49 | 40.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 78 | 30/8/40 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 43 | 24/4/15 | 55.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 41 | 21/4/16 | 51.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 41 | 17/5/19 | 41.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 36 | 20/5/11 | 55.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 35 | 10/2/23 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 158 | 48/17/93 | 30.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 150 | 49/23/78 | 32.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 134 | 42/8/84 | 31.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 97 | 24/17/56 | 24.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 55 | 16/8/31 | 29.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 54 | 16/5/33 | 29.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 53 | 10/7/36 | 18.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 16/3/26 | 35.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 8/1/22 | 25.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 31 | 10/3/18 | 32.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | David W L Howell | 2,667 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Dec 2017 | Michal Olszewski | 2,540 | ch-EU rapid | B90 |
| Mar 2022 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,539 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Nov 2023 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,534 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| May 2023 | Bryce Tiglon | 2,502 | Ayvalik Begonvil | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,339 | 444.5 | 2,080 |
| ch-LTU w | 2022 | 56 | 37.5 | 2,083 |
| chT-LTU w | 2023 | 30 | 23.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 26 | 15 | 2,103 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,203 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2013 | 16 | 9 | 2,149 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Guillermo Baches Garcia (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salomeja Zaksaite's chess games?
2,617 games by Salomeja Zaksaite, from Apr 2003 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 Salomeja Zaksaite has played.
What does Salomeja Zaksaite play on the first move as White?
Across 1,307 games with White in our database, Salomeja Zaksaite opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salomeja Zaksaite answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Salomeja Zaksaite play as White?
As White, Salomeja Zaksaite's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (145 games, 33.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (127 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (94 games, 37.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,307 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salomeja Zaksaite play as Black?
As Black, Salomeja Zaksaite most often plays: Sicilian (158 games, 30.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (150 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (134 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,310 games.
What is Salomeja Zaksaite's FIDE rating?
Salomeja Zaksaite is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Salomeja Zaksaite played?
Our database contains 2,617 games by Salomeja Zaksaite, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 917 wins, 299 draws, 1,401 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salomeja Zaksaite?
2,617 games by Salomeja Zaksaite 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.