Prepare against Stasys Steponavicius
Lithuania · World #6,330 classical · FIDE ID 12800848
Our database contains 226 games by Stasys Steponavicius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stasys Steponavicius's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stasys Steponavicius 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 | 2,239 | 2,239 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,223 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,197 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 110 | 49 | 67 | 48.7% |
| As White | 116 | 59 | 24 | 33 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 110 | 51 | 25 | 34 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 97.4% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Steponavicius usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Steponavicius usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Steponavicius usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Steponavicius usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 88.0% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 97.5% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Stasys Steponavicius's chess games
All 226 games by Stasys Steponavicius in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 110 wins, 49 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Oleg Krivonosov | 2,400 | chT-LTU | D31 |
| May 2021 | Tautvydas Vedrickas | 2,395 | chT-LTU | A57 |
| Mar 2022 | Rokas Klabis | 2,369 | chT-LTU | B33 |
| Jan 2025 | Aleksandras Salna | 2,317 | TCh-LTU | A28 |
| Oct 2012 | Aidas Labuckas | 2,314 | Kaunas Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 44 | 26 | 2,218 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2021 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,214 |
| Wch U16 | 1994 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,210 |
| Panevezys Kveinys Memorial Open | 2021 | 18 | 10 | 2,176 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 17 | 12 | 2,140 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-LTU Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 8 | 2,247 |
| Vilnius Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stasys Steponavicius's chess games?
226 games by Stasys Steponavicius, from Apr 2003 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 Stasys Steponavicius has played.
What does Stasys Steponavicius play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Stasys Steponavicius opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stasys Steponavicius answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Stasys Steponavicius play as White?
As White, Stasys Steponavicius's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stasys Steponavicius play as Black?
As Black, Stasys Steponavicius most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Stasys Steponavicius's FIDE rating?
Stasys Steponavicius is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Stasys Steponavicius played?
Our database contains 226 games by Stasys Steponavicius, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 49 draws, 67 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stasys Steponavicius?
226 games by Stasys Steponavicius 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.