Prepare against Stepas Kalvis
Lithuania · World #83,366 classical · FIDE ID 12804240
When preparing against Stepas Kalvis, expect 1.Nf3 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 58 games by Stepas Kalvis, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stepas Kalvis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepas Kalvis 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 | 1,779 | 1,875 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,812 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 25 | 8 | 25 | 43.1% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepas Kalvis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepas Kalvis's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 34.5% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 31.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Kalvis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Kalvis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kalvis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Kalvis usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kalvis usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Kalvis usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 23.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Stepas Kalvis's chess games
All 58 games by Stepas Kalvis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Yuri Malinin | 2,186 | Panevezys Open A | D46 |
| Mar 2007 | Arturas Voroblievas | 1,858 | ch-Panevezys B | D07 |
| Mar 2007 | Lina Dapkuviene | 1,841 | ch-Panevezys B | A05 |
| Apr 2007 | Agne Balcaite | 1,800 | ch-Panevezys B | D15 |
| Dec 2015 | Paulius Pluta | 1,789 | Panevezys Open U2200 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panevezys Open B | 2017 | 23 | 9 | 1,617 |
| ch-Panevezys B | 2007 | 13 | 9 | 1,879 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,551 |
| 26th Panevezys Open B | 2013 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,831 |
| Panevezys Open U2200 | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepas Kalvis's chess games?
58 games by Stepas Kalvis, from Jul 2006 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 Stepas Kalvis has played.
What does Stepas Kalvis play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Stepas Kalvis opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepas Kalvis answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Stepas Kalvis play as White?
As White, Stepas Kalvis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepas Kalvis play as Black?
As Black, Stepas Kalvis most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Stepas Kalvis's FIDE rating?
Stepas Kalvis is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Stepas Kalvis played?
Our database contains 58 games by Stepas Kalvis, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepas Kalvis?
58 games by Stepas Kalvis 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.