Prepare against Skirmantas Buivydas
Lithuania · World #95,825 classical · FIDE ID 12807559
When preparing against Skirmantas Buivydas, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Skirmantas Buivydas, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Skirmantas Buivydas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Skirmantas Buivydas 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 | 1,742 | 1,857 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,879 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,724 | 1,829 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 76 | 38 | 98 | 35.8% |
| As White | 110 | 46 | 20 | 44 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 30 | 18 | 54 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Skirmantas Buivydas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Skirmantas Buivydas's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 61.8% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 21 | 19.1% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 16.4% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Buivydas usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Buivydas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Buivydas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Buivydas usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Buivydas usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Buivydas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 28.9% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 9 | 23.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 18.4% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 65.0% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.5% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Skirmantas Buivydas's chess games
All 212 games by Skirmantas Buivydas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 76 wins, 38 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,387 | chT-LTU | A46 |
| Oct 2015 | Mindaugas Gimbutas | 2,133 | ch-Klaipeda sf | D02 |
| Jul 2014 | Rimvydas Sumskis | 2,128 | 11th Klaipeda Sea Open A | E12 |
| Mar 2019 | Marija Sibajeva | 2,027 | ch-Klaipeda | C50 |
| Mar 2017 | Ovidijus Vysniauskas | 1,992 | chT-LTU | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Klaipeda | 2022 | 55 | 17 | 1,755 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 19 | 10 | 1,941 |
| ch-Klaipeda sf | 2017 | 16 | 9 | 1,823 |
| 7th Klaipeda Sea Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| 8th Klaipeda Sea Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Klaipeda New Year | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,539 |
| Palanga Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| Baltija Cup Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Skirmantas Buivydas's chess games?
212 games by Skirmantas Buivydas, from Sep 2011 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 Skirmantas Buivydas has played.
What does Skirmantas Buivydas play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Skirmantas Buivydas opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Skirmantas Buivydas answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Skirmantas Buivydas play as White?
As White, Skirmantas Buivydas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); London System (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Skirmantas Buivydas play as Black?
As Black, Skirmantas Buivydas most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Skirmantas Buivydas's FIDE rating?
Skirmantas Buivydas is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,724 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Skirmantas Buivydas played?
Our database contains 212 games by Skirmantas Buivydas, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 38 draws, 98 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Skirmantas Buivydas?
212 games by Skirmantas Buivydas 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.