Prepare against Tadas Ceponis
Lithuania · World #15,193 classical · FIDE ID 12805831
When preparing against Tadas Ceponis, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Tadas Ceponis, covering Jul 2011 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Tadas Ceponis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tadas Ceponis 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 | 2,105 | 2,118 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,123 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,032 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 104 | 50 | 62 | 48.1% |
| As White | 108 | 54 | 27 | 27 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 50 | 23 | 35 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tadas Ceponis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tadas Ceponis's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 71.3% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 21 | 19.4% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 9.3% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Ceponis usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ceponis usually continues c4 (82.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ceponis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ceponis usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ceponis usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ceponis usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 65.1% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 53.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 26.5% | 69.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.4% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Tadas Ceponis's chess games
All 216 games by Tadas Ceponis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Nov 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: 104 wins, 50 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Janne Mertanen | 2,334 | Keres Memorial Open | A69 |
| Jan 2014 | Jari Jarvenpaa | 2,287 | Keres Memorial Open | D26 |
| Apr 2016 | Vaidas Setkauskas | 2,252 | chT-LTU | B53 |
| Feb 2014 | Andrius Rimeikis | 2,170 | ch-LTU sf | B76 |
| Oct 2026 | Alistair Hill | 2,105 | 23rd Calvia Chess Festival 2026 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2019 | 31 | 21 | 2,189 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2022 | 26 | 15 | 1,996 |
| ch-LTU | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-LTU U18 | 2014 | 14 | 8 | 1,964 |
| WchT Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,119 |
| Palanga Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| 2nd Vilnius Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,065 |
| Palanga Baltija Open A | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tadas Ceponis's chess games?
216 games by Tadas Ceponis, from Jul 2011 to Nov 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 Tadas Ceponis has played.
What does Tadas Ceponis play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Tadas Ceponis opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tadas Ceponis answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Tadas Ceponis play as White?
As White, Tadas Ceponis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tadas Ceponis play as Black?
As Black, Tadas Ceponis most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Tadas Ceponis's FIDE rating?
Tadas Ceponis is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Tadas Ceponis played?
Our database contains 216 games by Tadas Ceponis, covering Jul 2011 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 50 draws, 62 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tadas Ceponis?
216 games by Tadas Ceponis 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.