Prepare against Saulius Ziukas
Lithuania · World #105,621 classical · FIDE ID 12817899
When preparing against Saulius Ziukas, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 67 games by Saulius Ziukas, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saulius Ziukas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saulius Ziukas 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 | 1,713 | 1,713 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,947 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,880 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 23 | 5 | 39 | 34.3% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saulius Ziukas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saulius Ziukas's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 93.9% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 43.5% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Ziukas usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Ziukas usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ziukas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ziukas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Saulius Ziukas's chess games
All 67 games by Saulius Ziukas in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 23 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Valentinas Jankunas | 1,885 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | B22 |
| Aug 2024 | Arturas Voroblievas | 1,851 | 37th Panevezys Open | D31 |
| Jun 2026 | Ugnius Zalimas | 1,775 | XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Blitz II (open D2) | E12 |
| Aug 2024 | Sigitas Radzevicius | 1,647 | 37th Panevezys Open | D12 |
| Dec 2015 | Antanas Vasiliauskas | 1,449 | Panevezys Open U1600 | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU U10 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,189 |
| 37th Panevezys Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,805 |
| ch-Kaunas Amateur | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,468 |
| ch-LTU U08 | 2014 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Panevezys Open U1600 | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,221 |
| 12th Klaipeda Sea Open B | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,262 |
| Kaunas New Year Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | – |
| XXII chess festival. Baltija Cup 2026 | Open B (U2400) | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,617 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saulius Ziukas's chess games?
67 games by Saulius Ziukas, from Aug 2015 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 Saulius Ziukas has played.
What does Saulius Ziukas play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Saulius Ziukas opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saulius Ziukas answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Saulius Ziukas play as White?
As White, Saulius Ziukas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saulius Ziukas play as Black?
As Black, Saulius Ziukas most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Saulius Ziukas's FIDE rating?
Saulius Ziukas is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Saulius Ziukas played?
Our database contains 67 games by Saulius Ziukas, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 5 draws, 39 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saulius Ziukas?
67 games by Saulius Ziukas 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.