Prepare against Tomas Povilaitis
Lithuania · World #7,376 classical · FIDE ID 12811700
When preparing against Tomas Povilaitis, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 484 games by Tomas Povilaitis, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Povilaitis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Povilaitis 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 | 2,218 | 2,218 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,210 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,189 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 175 | 85 | 224 | 36.2% |
| As White | 249 | 100 | 42 | 107 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 235 | 75 | 43 | 117 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Povilaitis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Povilaitis's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 209 | 83.9% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 6.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 5.2% | 46.2% |
| f4 | 6 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Povilaitis usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Povilaitis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Povilaitis usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Povilaitis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Povilaitis usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Povilaitis usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 60.2% | 43.1% |
| c6 | 28 | 25.9% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 42.5% | 32.4% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 41.3% | 53.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 11.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Tomas Povilaitis's chess games
All 484 games by Tomas Povilaitis in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 175 wins, 85 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 55 | 21/8/26 | 38.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 10/5/14 | 34.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 5/1/14 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Marcin Tazbir | 2,508 | ch-EU Rapid | B23 |
| Jul 2020 | Normunds Miezis | 2,477 | ch-LTU Rapid Open | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,424 | 7th Paul Keres Rapid 2026 | B32 |
| Jul 2026 | Jacob Templen Grave | 2,392 | 7th Paul Keres Open A | D94 |
| Jul 2023 | Ular Lauk | 2,369 | 57th Viljandi Raud Memorial | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 52 | 19 | 1,865 |
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 32 | 19 | 1,952 |
| ch-LTU | 2021 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-LTU U14 | 2014 | 17 | 8 | 1,529 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 16 | 2.5 | 2,098 |
| ch-LTU U10 | 2015 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,728 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 2,027 |
| ch-LTU Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Povilaitis's chess games?
484 games by Tomas Povilaitis, from Dec 2012 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 Tomas Povilaitis has played.
What does Tomas Povilaitis play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Tomas Povilaitis opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Povilaitis answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Tomas Povilaitis play as White?
As White, Tomas Povilaitis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Povilaitis play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Povilaitis most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 235 games.
What is Tomas Povilaitis's FIDE rating?
Tomas Povilaitis is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Tomas Povilaitis played?
Our database contains 484 games by Tomas Povilaitis, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 85 draws, 224 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Povilaitis?
484 games by Tomas Povilaitis 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.