Prepare against Simona Limontaite
WIM · Lithuania · World #12,959 classical · FIDE ID 12802506
When preparing against Simona Limontaite, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 343 games by Simona Limontaite, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Simona Limontaite's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simona Limontaite 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 | 2,130 | 2,243 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,214 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,214 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 124 | 80 | 139 | 36.2% |
| As White | 171 | 73 | 28 | 70 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 172 | 51 | 52 | 69 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simona Limontaite's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simona Limontaite's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 83.6% | 49.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 12.3% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 49.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Limontaite usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Limontaite usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Limontaite usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Limontaite usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Limontaite usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Limontaite usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 51.0% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 29 | 29.6% | 36.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 9.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 9.2% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 49.1% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 24 | 45.3% | 54.2% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Simona Limontaite's chess games
All 343 games by Simona Limontaite 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: 124 wins, 80 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,686 | Titled Tue | D43 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | C05 |
| Nov 2025 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,406 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Sep 2008 | Jeff Horner | 2,372 | 4th ch-EU Union | B30 |
| Feb 2008 | Gintautas Piesina | 2,360 | ch-LTU sf | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 48 | 19 | 2,137 |
| Plunge Open | 2007 | 35 | 14 | 2,010 |
| ch-LTU w | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 2,213 |
| 25th Wch U20 Girls | 2007 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| 10th ch-EU w | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 2,241 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #40 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,430 |
| Olympiad Women-39 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simona Limontaite's chess games?
343 games by Simona Limontaite, 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 Simona Limontaite has played.
What does Simona Limontaite play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Simona Limontaite opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simona Limontaite answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games).
What openings does Simona Limontaite play as White?
As White, Simona Limontaite's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simona Limontaite play as Black?
As Black, Simona Limontaite most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Simona Limontaite's FIDE rating?
Simona Limontaite is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Simona Limontaite played?
Our database contains 343 games by Simona Limontaite, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 80 draws, 139 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simona Limontaite?
343 games by Simona Limontaite 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.