Prepare against Sigitas Kalvaitis
FM · Lithuania · World #11,877 classical · FIDE ID 12802638
When preparing against Sigitas Kalvaitis, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 887 games by Sigitas Kalvaitis, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sigitas Kalvaitis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sigitas Kalvaitis 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 | 2,143 | 2,327 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,391 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,311 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 887 | 345 | 299 | 243 | 38.9% |
| As White | 458 | 192 | 152 | 114 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 429 | 153 | 147 | 129 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sigitas Kalvaitis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sigitas Kalvaitis's side.
First moves as White (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 420 | 91.7% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 24 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kalvaitis usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kalvaitis usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kalvaitis usually continues d4 (62.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kalvaitis usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kalvaitis usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kalvaitis usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 117 | 63.6% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 42 | 22.8% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 6.0% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 4.9% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 47.1% | 51.2% |
| d5 | 42 | 24.4% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 35 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 7.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Sigitas Kalvaitis's chess games
All 887 games by Sigitas Kalvaitis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 345 wins, 299 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 67 | 19/22/26 | 28.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 18/13/15 | 39.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 37 | 16/11/10 | 43.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 15/8/1 | 62.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 63 | 18/25/20 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 48 | 22/12/14 | 45.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 4/7/11 | 18.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Robert Kempinski | 2,596 | 7th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | D35 |
| Apr 2007 | Ashot Anastasian | 2,552 | 8th ch-EU | B51 |
| Apr 2013 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,528 | ch-LTU | D02 |
| Sep 2005 | Mikhail Panarin | 2,486 | Champions Challenge 113th | B19 |
| May 2006 | Alexandr Shorokhov | 2,471 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2024 | 90 | 57 | 2,208 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 56 | 30 | 2,248 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 55 | 26 | 2,172 |
| Plunge Open | 2007 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,052 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 24 | 8 | 2,122 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2012 | 18 | 7 | 2,160 |
| Baltija Cup | 2012 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2020 | 16 | 9 | 2,136 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomas Laurusas (25 games) · Titas Stremavicius (14 games) · Mindaugas Beinoras (12 games) · Pijus Stremavicius (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sigitas Kalvaitis's chess games?
887 games by Sigitas Kalvaitis, from Oct 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 Sigitas Kalvaitis has played.
What does Sigitas Kalvaitis play on the first move as White?
Across 458 games with White in our database, Sigitas Kalvaitis opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sigitas Kalvaitis answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sigitas Kalvaitis play as White?
As White, Sigitas Kalvaitis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (67 games, 28.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (37 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 458 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sigitas Kalvaitis play as Black?
As Black, Sigitas Kalvaitis most often plays: Indian Defense (63 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (48 games, 45.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Sigitas Kalvaitis's FIDE rating?
Sigitas Kalvaitis is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Sigitas Kalvaitis played?
Our database contains 887 games by Sigitas Kalvaitis, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 345 wins, 299 draws, 243 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sigitas Kalvaitis?
887 games by Sigitas Kalvaitis 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.