Prepare against Saulius Rackevicius
Lithuania · World #38,545 classical · FIDE ID 12805971
When preparing against Saulius Rackevicius, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 33 games by Saulius Rackevicius, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saulius Rackevicius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saulius Rackevicius 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 | 1,942 | 1,974 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,969 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,952 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 51.5% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rackevicius usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rackevicius usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Rackevicius usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rackevicius usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Rackevicius usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Rackevicius usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Saulius Rackevicius's chess games
All 33 games by Saulius Rackevicius in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Kestutis Kaunas | 2,239 | 26th Panevezys Open A | B11 |
| Aug 2013 | Rolandas Martinkus | 2,214 | 26th Panevezys Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2008 | Robertas Velioniskis | 1,816 | Panevezys Open B | B22 |
| Aug 2008 | Einora Juciute | 1,792 | Panevezys Open B | B40 |
| Jun 2011 | Lukas Bucinskas | 1,766 | Baltija Cup Open A | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panevezys Open B | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,017 |
| 26th Panevezys Open A | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,028 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| Baltija Cup Open A | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saulius Rackevicius's chess games?
33 games by Saulius Rackevicius, from Sep 2009 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 Saulius Rackevicius has played.
What does Saulius Rackevicius play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Saulius Rackevicius opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saulius Rackevicius answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Saulius Rackevicius play as White?
As White, Saulius Rackevicius's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saulius Rackevicius play as Black?
As Black, Saulius Rackevicius most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Saulius Rackevicius's FIDE rating?
Saulius Rackevicius is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Saulius Rackevicius played?
Our database contains 33 games by Saulius Rackevicius, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saulius Rackevicius?
33 games by Saulius Rackevicius 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.