Prepare against Gediminas Sarakauskas
IM · Lithuania · World #4,341 classical · FIDE ID 12800724
Our database contains 1,170 games by Gediminas Sarakauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gediminas Sarakauskas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gediminas Sarakauskas 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 | 2,293 | 2,453 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,412 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,286 | 2,400 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,170 | 512 | 392 | 266 | 43.8% |
| As White | 589 | 283 | 197 | 109 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 581 | 229 | 195 | 157 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gediminas Sarakauskas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gediminas Sarakauskas's side.
First moves as White (589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 315 | 53.5% | 60.2% |
| d4 | 139 | 23.6% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 12.6% | 73.6% |
| c4 | 54 | 9.2% | 80.6% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sarakauskas usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sarakauskas usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sarakauskas usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sarakauskas usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Sarakauskas usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sarakauskas usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 36.0% | 68.3% |
| e5 | 75 | 30.0% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 54 | 21.6% | 53.7% |
| c6 | 13 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.4% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 102 | 49.0% | 42.6% |
| Nf6 | 44 | 21.2% | 55.7% |
| d6 | 38 | 18.3% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 10 | 4.8% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.4% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Gediminas Sarakauskas's chess games
All 1,170 games by Gediminas Sarakauskas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 512 wins, 392 draws, 266 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 54 | 28/15/11 | 51.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 16/15/8 | 41.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 39 | 18/17/4 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 22/12/2 | 61.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 25 | 12/12/1 | 48.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 12/4/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 71 | 13/36/22 | 18.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 7/17/10 | 20.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/6/10 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 14/8/2 | 58.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 1/11/8 | 5.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Thomas Luther | 2,589 | ch-EU Union | C07 |
| Apr 2004 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,550 | ch-LTU | B31 |
| Oct 2009 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,548 | 17th chT-EU | D15 |
| Mar 2014 | Mark L Hebden | 2,545 | High Wycombe e2e4 Open 03 | C56 |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Baburin | 2,523 | ch-EU Union | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU | 2024 | 141 | 69 | 2,367 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2022 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,318 |
| Plunge Open | 2001 | 26 | 18 | 2,354 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 20 | 12 | 2,488 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1999 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,388 |
| Arctic Chess Challenge | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,404 |
| Marijampole Open | 1996 | 18 | 12 | 2,425 |
| UK Blitz Open Final | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 2,344 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sarunas Sulskis (11 games) · Darius Zagorskis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gediminas Sarakauskas's chess games?
1,170 games by Gediminas Sarakauskas, from Apr 2003 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 Gediminas Sarakauskas has played.
What does Gediminas Sarakauskas play on the first move as White?
Across 589 games with White in our database, Gediminas Sarakauskas opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gediminas Sarakauskas answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Gediminas Sarakauskas play as White?
As White, Gediminas Sarakauskas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 51.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 589 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gediminas Sarakauskas play as Black?
As Black, Gediminas Sarakauskas most often plays: Slav Defense (71 games, 18.3% win rate); English Opening (34 games, 20.6% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 581 games.
What is Gediminas Sarakauskas's FIDE rating?
Gediminas Sarakauskas is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,286 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Gediminas Sarakauskas played?
Our database contains 1,170 games by Gediminas Sarakauskas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 512 wins, 392 draws, 266 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gediminas Sarakauskas?
1,170 games by Gediminas Sarakauskas 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.